Software Engineer Trainee - Remote

We partner with universities to run online degree programs, from course production to enrolment support. Enterprise clients integrate the platform with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft Teams. Most of the team are former teachers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. Remote position. Most of the team is in Galle, but nobody is required to come in. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday. A stable internet connection and a backup power option are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Own laptop and a reliable internet connection
• Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects

BONUS POINTS

• Knowledge of Linux command line basics
• Contributions to an open source project, however small

Duration: 2 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: LKR 55,000 to LKR 75,000 per month

PERKS

• Job offer on successful completion
• Laptop provided for the internship
• Informal dress code

Duration: 2 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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