Software Engineer Trainee

About the internship

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. As an intern, you will:

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

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

3. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

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

5. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

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

7. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.

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

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

Eligibility

1. Have a working laptop and a stable internet connection

2. Are able to join within 15 days

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

4. Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026 or 2027 batch)

Stipend: $600 - $650/month + performance bonus

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Free access to paid learning courses, Performance bonus, Certificate, 5 days a week, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Flexible work hours

Number of openings: 6

About Windlass Retail

Private label products make up about a third of sales. Distribution centres in Nova Scotia replenish stores several times a week. Weekend availability is required.

If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to set up a first call.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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