Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Since 2014, the company has run a comparison site for car insurance, mortgages and credit cards. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2027. 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. This role is fully remote within the US. We keep meetings to a minimum and work mostly async. Clear written English is a must, as the team works across time zones.

What you will do:

• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

You should be:

• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

10-12 weeks, starting Summer 2027. Stipend: $40.00 - $53.00 per hour.

Perks: Paid company holidays, Return offer opportunities, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager, Learning and development stipend.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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