Full-Stack Engineer Internship | Helmes IT Academy

Helmes is looking for a curious and motivated Full-Stack Engineer Intern to join our Helmes IT Academy! This is a one-month hands-on learning opportunity for someone eager to gain practical experience in Software Engineering and discover what it’s like to work on a real IT project. 

You will join a team supporting the UK's leading same-day courier and logistics distribution network. Throughout the internship, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how a 9-person development team works, contributing to products such as an admin application, package tracking solutions, and courier mobile applications. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the full software development lifecycle and experience different technical areas within the team, including development and quality assurance. 

Challenges you'll tackle: 

• Learning how a cross-functional software development team collaborates to deliver and maintain products used by thousands of users; 

• Exploring different parts of the technology stack, from mobile and web applications to backend services and quality assurance; 

• Assisting with small development, testing, or product-related tasks under the guidance of experienced mentors; 

• Participating in team discussions, asking questions, and gaining a deeper understanding of software engineering practices. 

Skills for success: 

• Basic hands-on experience in software development gained through studies, personal projects, coursework, or previous internships; 

• Familiarity with at least one of the following technologies or areas: React, native iOS or Android development, backend development, or software testing/QA; 

• Understanding of how modern applications work, including concepts such as APIs, databases, testing, or version control (Git); 

• Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn new technologies and understand how software products are built; 

• Confidence to ask questions, explore unfamiliar topics, and actively seek knowledge; 

• Strong verbal and written communication in English. 

❗️Please note that after submitting your application, you will receive an email with two required tasks: an online test and a short video introduction. Both tasks are mandatory and must be completed in order for your application to be considered❗️