Software Engineering Full-Stack Intern

Jobtailor; Waterford; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Waterford, Ireland, offers an internship for a developer focused on cloud-native backend and frontend tasks. You will work with OpenShift/Kubernetes resources, build REST API integrations, and contribute to GenAI Studio.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning across containers, cloud platforms, and React/TypeScript, with daily standups and release planning. Applicants must be enrolled in an Irish university and available Jan–Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during the full duration of the internship.
• Must be able to join full time from January through August 2027.
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Some programming experience in TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar.
• Interest in learning containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development.
• Comfort using the command line.
• Interest in learning new technologies and problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with containers (Docker/Podman) or Kubernetes/OpenShift is a plus.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and how services communicate is a plus.
• Exposure to React or a similar frontend framework is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with OpenShift/Kubernetes resources, including custom resources, operators, and API routes.
• Build and test backend integrations, including REST API consumption, MCP server connectivity, and model serving endpoints.
• Debug issues across the stack, from cluster-level resource problems to frontend rendering.
• Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Contribute to upstream open source development on GitHub through pull requests, code reviews, and issue triage.
• Build frontend features in React/TypeScript when needed.
• Participate in daily standups, weekly 360 team syncs, and release planning.

Skills

TypeScript Programming

Python

Go

REST API Familiarity

Automated Testing

Frontend Development

Cloud-Native Development

Debugging

Command Line Usage

Open Source Contribution

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

University program enrollment in ROI

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

React

Job description

• Work with OpenShift/Kubernetes resources, including custom resources, operators, and API routes, supporting GenAI Studio
• Build and test backend integrations, including REST API consumption, MCP server connectivity, and model serving endpoints
• Debug issues across the stack, from cluster-level resource problems to frontend rendering
• Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Contribute to upstream open source development on GitHub through pull requests, code reviews, and issue triage
• Build frontend features in React/TypeScript when needed
• Participate in daily standups, weekly 360 team syncs, and release planning

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during the full duration of the internship
• Must be able to join full time from January through August 2027
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Some programming experience in TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar
• Interest in learning containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development
• Comfort using the command line
• Interest in learning new technologies and problem-solving
• Hands-on experience with containers (Docker/Podman) or Kubernetes/OpenShift is a plus
• Familiarity with REST APIs and how services communicate is a plus
• Exposure to React or a similar frontend framework is a plus
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in backend integrations, REST API consumption, and cloud-native development, with a strong foundation in TypeScript and Python. Capable of contributing to open source projects and collaborating effectively in team environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• OpenShift/Kubernetes
• TypeScript Programming
• REST API Familiarity
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Docker/Podman Experience

Hard Skills

• TypeScript
• Python
• Go
• REST API
• Automated Testing
• Frontend Development
• Cloud-Native Development
• Debugging
• Command Line Usage
• Open Source Contribution

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Cloud Computing
• Backend Integration
• Frontend Frameworks
• Continuous Integration
• Agile Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Podman
• React