Software Development Intern

**Job Summary** --------------- We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Development Intern to support our technology team in application development, debugging, web scraping, API integration, and application maintenance. The intern will work on existing applications, FBA/FBM workflows, marketplace-related processes, and data-processing activities. During the 90-day internship, the candidate will progressively develop technical skills, resolve application issues, contribute to development tasks, and take ownership of assigned work under the guidance of experienced team members. **Roles and Responsibilities** ------------------------------ * Assist with application development, maintenance, and enhancement of existing systems. * Understand application workflows, APIs, databases, and development practices. * Support web scraping activities and FBA/FBM-related workflows. * Identify, debug, and resolve basic application issues related to APIs, UI, validation, databases, and data processing. * Assist with marketplace listing enhancements, including product titles, images, variations, and marketplace-specific requirements. * Perform functional testing, regression testing, debugging, and post-deployment verification. * Support frontend and backend integration activities. * Assist with application deployments under the guidance of senior team members. * Maintain technical documentation for assigned tasks, changes, and issue resolutions. * Troubleshoot recurring issues, analyse application logs, and escalate complex technical problems when required. * Collaborate with the development team to complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines. * Gradually take ownership of assigned development tasks and application modules during the internship. **30-60-90-Day Performance Expectations** ----------------------------------------- **First 30 Days: Learning and Basic Tasks** * Understand existing applications, workflows, APIs, and development practices. * Assist with basic development, scraping, testing, and bug-fixing tasks. * Learn FBA/FBM workflows and marketplace-related processes. * Support documentation and selected deployment activities under supervision. **By 60 Days: Development and Issue Resolution** * Handle small-to-medium development tasks with limited supervision. * Troubleshoot application issues using logs and debugging techniques. * Contribute to scraping, API, database, and frontend/backend integration tasks. * Perform functional and regression testing and assist with deployments. **By 90 Days: Independent Task Execution** * Independently complete assigned development and bug-fixing tasks. * Take ownership of assigned application modules and scraping workflows. * Resolve recurring issues and verify fixes after deployment. * Maintain technical documentation and escalate complex issues appropriately. **Required Skills and Qualifications** -------------------------------------- * Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar technologies. * Understanding of APIs, HTTP requests, and API integration concepts. * Basic knowledge of databases and SQL. * Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or frontend development concepts. * Understanding of debugging, testing, and problem-solving techniques. * Interest in web scraping, automation, data processing, and application development. * Willingness to learn new technologies and work with existing codebases. * Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. * Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks within timelines. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** ------------------------------------- * **Technical Learning:** Demonstrates improvement in understanding applications, APIs, databases, and development workflows. * **Task Completion:** Completes assigned development tasks within agreed timelines. * **Bug Fixing and Debugging:** Identifies, analyses, and resolves application issues with increasing independence. * **Scraping and Workflow Support:** Contributes effectively to scraping, FBA/FBM, and marketplace-related workflows. * **Testing and Quality:** Performs adequate testing and minimises recurring issues caused by assigned changes. * **Documentation:** Maintains clear and accurate technical documentation. * **Ownership and Independence:** Demonstrates progressive ownership of assigned tasks over the 90-day internship. * **Team Collaboration:** Communicates progress, raises blockers on time, and works effectively with the development team. **Internship Evaluation** ------------------------- The intern's performance will be reviewed at the end of 30, 60, and 90 days based on technical learning, task quality, problem-solving ability, timely delivery, and increasing independence. Successful completion of the internship will depend on overall performance and the team's evaluation. **Note:** Any opportunity for full-time employment after the internship will depend on performance, business requirements, and management approval.