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Ottawa, Ontario
2026-09-04
MarkupMarvel
English
North America
Intern Developer — Laravel
Role Description
**Job Overview**
MarkupMarvel is opening 2 Laravel Developer Intern positions for people who’ve learned Laravel and PHP but haven’t had the opportunity to apply it on a real, live project. This
**6-month unpaid internship**
gives you genuine backend development experience — working on actual client APIs, database structures, and business logic under senior developer guidance.
What You’ll Do
* Build backend features and API endpoints using Laravel for real client projects
* Work with MySQL databases — designing schemas, writing queries, optimising performance
* Debug and fix issues on live project codebases
* Learn how Laravel connects to frontend systems like Next.js and WordPress via APIs
* Follow coding standards and participate in code reviews with senior developers
* Document your work clearly for team handoff
Requirement
* Completed coursework or self-study in Laravel and PHP
* Basic understanding of MySQL and relational databases
* Willingness to learn production-level backend development practices
* Reliable internet connection and consistent availability
* Genuine interest in backend development as a career path
Nice to Have
* A personal project built with Laravel, even a simple CRUD application
* Basic understanding of REST APIs
* Familiarity with Git/GitHub
What We Offer
* 6 months of real backend development experience on live client projects
* Direct mentorship from senior Laravel developers
* A genuine portfolio of shipped backend features and API work
* Opportunity for paid work, job placement, or recommendation to partner companies after completion
* Certificate of completion and LinkedIn recommendation
* Possibility to continue with MarkupMarvel on a project or partnership basis after the internship
How to Apply
Send your resume, coursework details, and any personal project or GitHub links to [email protected]