Software Engineer Trainee (Remote)

We are a small, self-funded team building a booking app for independent salons and tattoo studios. We're looking for a Software Engineer Trainee (Remote). 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. Our team is spread across 8 countries. Headquarters is in Arlington. This is a remote internship. You will work with our team in Arlington, and the stipend is paid monthly in USD. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern.

You'll help with

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.

You should be

• Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field.
• Based in Sri Lanka.
• 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 2027.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

2 months, starting Dec 2026. Stipend: $250 to $350/month.

Perks: Flexible work hours, Certificate, Laptop provided for the internship, Free access to paid learning courses.

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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