Software Development Intern (Work From Home)

Internship details

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. As an intern, you will:

1. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage

2. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.

3. Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger

4. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

5. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result

6. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack

7. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

8. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.

Skill(s) required: Linux, Node.js, JavaScript, Java

Who can apply

1. Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field

2. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

Stipend: $300 - $400 monthly

Duration: 3 months | Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: Free access to paid learning courses, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Laptop provided for the internship, Job offer on successful completion, Letter of recommendation, Certificate

Number of openings: 3

About the company

We run a fiber backbone of over 20,000 route miles, plus data centres and network operations centres. Headquartered in Nantes, the company has 136,300 employees and contact centres in four locations.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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