Software Engineering Intern (Remote)

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

Our Integrations team is five engineers working fully remote across two time zones. The intern picks up small backend tickets first and moves to bigger features once comfortable. Remote position. Most of the team is in Nairobi, but nobody is required to come in.

What you'll do

• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

Who can apply

• Available for the full internship period.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027.
• Eligible to work in Kenya.
• Based in Kenya for the duration of the internship.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• 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.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: KES 45,000 to KES 48,000 pcm

Perks

• Flexible hours.
• Possibility of a full-time offer.
• Company laptop.
• Online learning budget.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Immediately.

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