Software Engineering Intern

Customers who call us usually reach someone who wrote the code they are asking about. We are a small, self-funded team building a booking app for independent salons and tattoo studios.

About the role

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. This role is fully remote within New Zealand.

What you'll do

• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

Who can apply

• Available for the full internship period.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Based in New Zealand for the duration of the internship.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.

Bonus points

• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.
• Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP.

What you'll learn

• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.
• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure.

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: $26.00 - $36.50 p/h

What we offer

• Paid holiday accrued during the placement.
• Home working allowance.
• Laptop provided.
• Access to online training.
• Reference on completion.

Applications close when we find the right person.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Feb 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Windlass Digital Limited.