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.