- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Aug 25, 2026
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
1. Frontend Developer Intern:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Frontend Developer Intern to join our technology team in building responsive, user-friendly public websites and web applications. In this role, you will focus on crafting intuitive and performant user interfaces using JavaScript / TypeScript and React, while collaborating closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and deliver seamless user experiences. This internship offers hands-on exposure to modern frontend development practices and an opportunity to contribute to real-world, production-level applications. Key responsibilities include:
- Build, enhance, and optimize frontend components using JavaScript / TypeScript and React to deliver smooth and responsive user experiences.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs, ensuring reliable data flow between frontend and backend systems.
- Participate in the design and refinement of user interfaces with an emphasis on performance, accessibility, and usability.
- Identify, debug, and resolve frontend issues to continuously improve application quality and user experience.
- Write and maintain frontend unit tests to ensure code reliability and stability across modern browsers.
- Assist with the deployment and maintenance of frontend applications on AWS, supporting smooth releases and updates.
2. Backend Developer Intern:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Backend Developer Intern to join our technology team in building and maintaining robust, scalable software systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with data and frontend engineers and contribute to the development of backend services that power real-world applications. Our technology stack includes Java and Spring Boot for backend services, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch for data storage and search, React with JavaScript for frontend applications, and AWS for cloud deployment. This internship is ideal for candidates who are passionate about software engineering and eager to gain hands-on experience working on production systems. Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Design, implement, and optimize database queries using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
- Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to deploy, monitor, and maintain backend systems on AWS.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize backend code to improve system performance and stability.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to discussions around system design and architecture.