Software Engineering Intern

Harborlane Labs employs 440 people across engineering hubs in London and three other locations, building ERP software for mid-market manufacturers. We're looking for a Software Engineering Intern. 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 London, but nobody is required to come in. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

The work:

• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• 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.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)

5 months, starting Jan 2027. Stipend: £2,250 - £2,800 per month.

Perks: Graduate scheme fast-track interview, Reference on completion, Paid holiday accrued during the placement, Access to online training, Flexible working hours, Home working allowance.

Please send your CV. A cover letter is welcome but not required.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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