Blackrock Neurotech
Implantable brain technology changing lives.
We are excited to offer a comprehensive internship opportunity for students currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc program who are passionate about software engineering and eager to explore the full lifecycle of web application development. This internship is designed for individuals who want to gain hands-on, real-world experience building scalable, high-performance commercial web applications using modern technologies, tools, and industry practices.
As a Software Development Intern, you will work closely with senior software engineers, designers, and product managers to contribute to meaningful projects used by real customers worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your coding skills, understand user-centered design principles, and learn how professional software is planned, built, tested, deployed, and maintained.
This internship will give you exposure to a collaborative, agile-driven work environment where your ideas are valued, your skills are nurtured, and you get the chance to grow as a future software professional.
Key Responsibilities
1. Web Application Development
- Assist in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code for commercial web applications.
- Implement new features and functionalities under the guidance of senior developers.
- Learn and apply best practices in software development, including modular design, test-driven development, and version control.
2. Software Testing & Debugging
- Participate in the testing of web applications to identify bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
- Perform debugging tasks and help improve the performance, stability, and scalability of existing software.
- Work with QA testers to ensure quality benchmarks are met.
3. Collaboration & Agile Development
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
- Work closely with designers, front-end developers, and product teams to understand project goals and requirements.
- Communicate progress clearly and regularly with the development team.
4. User-Centered Design & Interaction
- Apply principles of user-centered design to build intuitive and user-friendly application interfaces.
- Collaborate with the UI/UX team to understand user journey, accessibility, and interaction flows.
- Suggest improvements to enhance the overall user experience.
5. Research & Innovation
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
- Conduct research to support development tasks and propose new ideas to improve product features.
- Experiment with new tools, libraries, and workflows to enhance development efficiency.
6. Documentation
- Assist in maintaining clear, concise documentation for code, features, and technical processes.
- Support the preparation of user guides, feature descriptions, and internal technical documentation.
Requirements & Skills
Educational Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (BSc) or Master’s (MSc) program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Technical Skills
- Basic understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures.
- Knowledge of at least one object-oriented web framework (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, Laravel, Ruby on Rails).
- Familiarity with databases, APIs, and front-end technologies is an added advantage.
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one backend language is preferred.
Soft Skills
- Strong interest in commercial web application development and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in an Agile environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- High motivation to learn new technologies, frameworks, and development tools.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Personal Attributes
- Curious, proactive, and resourceful.
- Strong attention to detail and a desire to write high-quality code.
- Positive attitude and eagerness to grow in a professional environment.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience working on real commercial projects used by thousands of users.
- Mentorship from experienced software engineers and product designers.
- Exposure to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Improved skills in coding, debugging, testing, and version control.
- Understanding of Agile project management and collaborative team workflows.
- A strong foundation for future roles such as Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, or Software Engineer.