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.