Software Engineering Intern

Content moderation runs around the clock, with reviewers in multiple time zones and languages. Since 2009, the company has expanded from listings into payments, shipping and seller financing.

Overview:

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Remote within Kenya. The team meets in Nairobi once a quarter, travel covered. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

What you'll do:

Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them. Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2026, 2027 or 2028. Available for the full internship period. Eligible to work in Kenya. Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection. Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work. Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests. Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects. A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself.

What you'll learn:

How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored. You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: KES 47,000 - KES 54,000 per month

What we offer:

Flexible hours. Online learning budget. Company laptop. Mentorship.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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