Software Engineer Trainee

Internship details

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

3. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets

4. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer

5. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks

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

7. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.

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

Skill(s) required: English Proficiency (Written), Node.js, Linux, Data Structures, JavaScript

Eligibility

1. Have a working laptop and a stable internet connection

2. Can start immediately or within two weeks

3. Women starting or restarting their careers are encouraged to apply

4. Available for a full-time (work from home) internship for the full duration

Stipend: ₹30,000 - ₹32,000 per month

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: 5 days a week, Flexible work hours, Informal dress code, Certificate

Number of openings: 3

About Desai Computer Services

Every tech does a bit of everything, from printer jams to firewall rules. Started by a former school district network admin in 1994, the business has grown almost entirely through referrals.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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