Fullstack Developer (Intern)
About Emergence Emergence is a thematic holding company backed by the Pritzker Organization, focused on acquiring and scaling category-defining software businesses. We partner with software companies to accelerate growth through operational excellence, strategic expertise, and technology-driven innovation. The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated Fullstack Developer Intern to join our engineering team. This internship offers hands-on experience building and improving web applications, APIs, and backend services while working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
Assist in developing and maintaining applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python. Build and enhance REST APIs and backend services. Work with databases such as PostgreSQL to manage and optimize data. Contribute to frontend development and user experience improvements. Debug, test, and troubleshoot application issues. Collaborate with engineers on feature development and deployment. Participate in code reviews and learn software development best practices. Help document technical processes and solutions.
What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js. Basic knowledge of Python. Understanding of databases and SQL concepts. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern frontend frameworks is a plus. Familiarity with Git and version control systems. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn. Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Nice to Have
Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar technologies. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Personal projects, internships, or contributions to open-source projects. Understanding of APIs, microservices, or containerization tools like Docker.
What We Offer
Hands-on experience working on real-world software projects. Mentorship from experienced engineers. Exposure to modern development tools and practices. Flexible remote work environment. Opportunity to learn and grow within a high-performing team. Apply To This Job