Summer Software Engineering Intern

WHO WE ARE:

Midwest Systems is a 32-person software shop in Chicago. The founders still answer support tickets. Customers who call us usually reach someone who wrote the code they are asking about.

OVERVIEW:

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. This is a remote internship. You will work with our team in Chicago, and the stipend is paid monthly in USD. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time. A quiet workspace and good internet are required.

DAY TO DAY:

• 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.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.

WHO CAN APPLY:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028.
• Available for the full internship period.
• 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++.
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.

WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT:

• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $2,500 - $2,800/month

PERKS:

• Paid public holidays.
• Internet allowance.
• Possibility of a full-time offer.
• Online learning budget.
• Company laptop.
• Flexible hours.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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