Software Engineering Placement (12 months)

Content moderation runs around the clock, with reviewers in multiple time zones and languages. We're looking for a Software Engineering Placement (12 months). 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 Kenya. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

What you will do:

• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger
• 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
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works

Requirements:

• Available for the full internship period
• Based in Kenya for the duration of the internship
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work

4 months, starting immediately. Stipend: KES 46,000 - KES 50,000 a month.

Perks: Mentorship, Paid public holidays, Online learning budget, Internet allowance, Company laptop.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Immediately.

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