Software Development Intern

Who we are:

Our website and apps help renters search listings, schedule tours and submit applications. We ship small changes daily rather than big quarterly releases.

About the role:

This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. Our team is spread across 14 countries. Headquarters is in Almere. Remote internship with a team based in Almere. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Core hours are 10:00 to 15:00 CET.

What you'll do:

• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

What we're looking for:

• Own laptop and a reliable internet connection.
• Available for the full internship period, work from home.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period.
• Pursuing a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, BS Computer Science or a related degree, graduating in between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

What you get out of it:

• Writing tests is part of the job here, and you will get good at it.
• How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $350 - $400 per month

Perks:

• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.
• Laptop provided for the internship.
• Internet allowance.
• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Job offer on successful completion.

We look at every application, usually within a week.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Wheatlight.