Coder and Database Intern for App and Website

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Knowledge:

Understanding of software development fundamentals including programming logic, data structures, and application architecture. Familiarity with how databases are structured and how data is stored, retrieved, and organized. Knowledge of web applications, APIs, and how digital platforms function. Basic understanding of system performance, debugging, and troubleshooting. Awareness of how technical systems support real business operations.

Skills:

Ability to write, test, and improve code using common programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or similar languages. Skill in designing and organizing databases so information can be stored and accessed efficiently. Ability to analyze problems and develop logical technical solutions. Skill in reading and understanding existing code, documenting systems, and maintaining organized technical workflows. Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly as the platform evolves.

Abilities:
Ability to translate business ideas into functional technical systems and features. Ability to work independently on development tasks while communicating progress and challenges clearly. Ability to identify inefficiencies or technical issues and improve system performance. Ability to think through scalability so systems can grow as more businesses and users join the platform. Ability to remain organized and focused when working on complex technical problems.

The Software Developer and Database Intern supports the development of Internera’s event discovery and distribution platform by helping design, build, and maintain the technical systems behind the application. This role focuses on coding core features, structuring databases, and developing the backend infrastructure that allows businesses to post events and users to discover them easily.

The position provides hands-on experience building a real technology product from the ground up. The intern will assist with application development, database management, testing, and system improvements while helping translate business ideas into functional software. This role plays a key part in creating a scalable platform that can support multiple businesses and large volumes of event data.

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