Web Developer Intern

Who we are

Skiffstead Digital runs an online marketplace where homeowners book local handymen, cleaners and movers. Built and run from Hattiesburg, the site connects pet owners with local sitters and dog walkers. Founded in 2007, we now have 120 employees.

The internship

Skiffstead Digital needs a web development intern to help build and maintain our customer dashboard and marketing pages. The stack is React, Node.js and MongoDB. This role is fully remote within the US. Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around them. Day-to-day communication is in Slack and Google Meet.

Day to day

• Connect frontend screens to REST APIs and handle loading and error states properly.
• Fix layout bugs across Chrome, Safari and Firefox, and on small mobile screens.
• Check pages with Lighthouse and fix accessibility issues such as missing alt text and low contrast.
• Write simple Express.js routes and MongoDB queries for new features.
• Improve page load times by compressing images, lazy loading and trimming unused code.
• Convert Figma designs into responsive pages using React, HTML, CSS and Tailwind.
• Build reusable UI components and add them to the shared component library.

Requirements

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027.
• Basic Git: cloning, branching, committing and opening a pull request.
• Hands-on practice with React or Angular through projects or coursework.
• Willing to learn new tools quickly and ask questions when blocked.
• Laptop that can run Node.js and VS Code smoothly, and a stable internet connection.
• Clear written English for Slack updates and ticket comments.

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of SEO and Core Web Vitals.

What you'll learn

• Certificate, letter of recommendation and flexible hours during exams.
• You will push code that goes live on a site with real traffic.
• Writing frontend code that other people can read and maintain.
• Strong interns get a full-time offer or a paid extension.

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $32.00-$45.50/hr

Perks

• Home office setup stipend.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Flexible hours.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Immediately.

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