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.