Front-end Dev Summer Intern
About us:
ConnectED Mobile is disrupting cell phone services for students! We saw the expensive rates and hassle students face when finding a cellphone plan so we decided to do something about it. We work with the nation’s leading network for 4G LTE coverage to offer a digitally-based, customer-first phone service that provides family plan rates direct to individuals - no group sign up or US credit history required.
In particular, we serve international students who are most affected by the current restrictions from major network providers. We eliminate the family plan structure and US credit history requirement of major network providers. Since launching April 2019, we serve students at over 25 leading universities, and count all of the leading MBA programs among our top markets.
Role & Requirements:
While we are looking for someone with front-end development experience, this experience doesn't need to have been in a formal internship position before – side projects are looked upon very highly!
Our web application is currently a Ruby on Rails application with complements of jQuery and CSS. Ultimately, we would like to move away from jQuery and into a more formal framework like React or Vue (sorry, no Angular).
While it is not expected that you be able to magically develop production-ready code without oversight and guidance, we are looking for someone who is willing to put time and effort into solving problems independently. After all, debugging and learning are important aspects of software development.
This is primarily a front-end internship, but the opportunity to work on the back-end Rails app and the dev-ops side of things will be available if you so wish.
Minimum qualifications:
Solid front-end web development foundations (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Front-end dev portfolio work (public or private) that can be shared
Preferred qualifications
Previous React or Vue.js experience, a plus
Previous experience with Rails/Django/similar application, a plus
AWS familiarity, a plus
Help us accelerate our rapid user growth this summer while learning what it is like to work at a quickly growing digitally native startup!
You are:
A self-starter that can run effectively run with tasks without needing to be micromanaged
A problem solver that can “hack” their way through problems as they arise
Detail oriented. You kick your own tires first, nothing falls through the cracks, and you take great pride in your work
Both a planner and a doer. No task is too small
Internship dates/length:
Length and timing of internship is flexible. Please indicate interest and availability when applying.
Stipend:
Stipend available for eligible UPenn interns through Penn Startup Internship award. Please indicate when applying if eligible.
To apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating your interest, relevant experience, and availability this summer to careers@connectedmobile.co with subject line “Front-end Dev Summer Intern Application”