Software Engineer Trainee (Work From Home)

About the work from home internship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eligibility

1. Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026, 2027 or 2028 batch)

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

3. Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply

Stipend: ₹31,000 - ₹32,000 monthly + performance bonus

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Performance bonus, Certificate, Informal dress code, Flexible work hours, Mentorship from senior team members

Number of openings: 3

About the company

Our main product is a payroll and timekeeping app for hourly workforces, sold by subscription and supported from Mumbai. Customers use our platform to manage equipment rentals: reservations, check-out, damage photos, invoicing and QuickBooks sync.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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