Software Engineer Trainee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: English Proficiency (Written), Git, Java

Eligibility

1. Based in Sri Lanka

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

3. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

4. Available for the full internship period

Stipend: LKR 60,000-LKR 75,000 pcm

Duration: 3 months | Start date: Dec 2026

Perks: Job offer on successful completion, Free access to paid learning courses, Performance bonus, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers

Number of openings: 1

About MEJ Networks

Large rollouts are routine here, such as imaging 12,000 laptops for a state agency over one summer. Enterprise clients outsource service desk, end-user support and data centre operations to us under multi-year contracts.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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