Software Engineer Trainee (Work From Home)

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: REST API, English Proficiency (Written), Data Structures, Python, Java, Node.js, Git

Eligibility

1. Available for the full internship period

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

3. Based in Sri Lanka

Stipend: LKR 60,000 to LKR 75,000 a month

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Laptop provided for the internship, Flexible work hours, Performance bonus

Number of openings: 6

About Island Mutual Insurance

Founded as a farmers' mutual in 1920, the company is now one of the larger mutual insurers in Sri Lanka.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Island Mutual Insurance (Pvt) Ltd.