An organization that is experiencing growth and expanding its technology operations is looking to bring in outstanding technology interns that will contribute to projects, while getting an opportunity to learn, earn an income, and be mentored by experienced developers and professionals.

While we are primarily looking for Wordpress and PHP developers, young technology professionals with other specialties who are confident in their craft, and can demonstrate the benefits they can bring to an organization during a 6 month paid internship are encouraged to apply.

Who We Need:
• We are looking for a WordPress-PHP intern who is dedicated to his/her craft and can write clean, logical, well-documented and re-usable code.
• We need you to write beautiful, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way.
• You will be able to create custom themes for websites, including custom plugins if needed.
• You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects web development from the initial specification, to development and launch or handover to client.

Job Responsibilities

What You Need To Do:
• Write “clean”, well designed code
• Produce detailed specifications for developed sites
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the WordPress software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Develop custom web applications that drive business processes
• Participate in internal and client meetings
• Collaborate with the design, strategy and business teams to find solutions for client projects
• Follow industry best practices for WordPress development and security
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary administer multiple WordPress sites

Requirements

What we are looking for:
• Proven software development experience in PHP
• Knowledge in developing themes and plugins for the latest WordPress versions
• Good knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX etc.
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook)
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on WordPress sites and create mobile hybrid apps (iOS and Android) for the sites via WordPress backend using WP APIs
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

Other Information:

During your internship, you will be trained and mentored by leading developers who will also evaluate your work and development. You will also be given opportunities for personal development and self-driven trainings. At the end of the internship and offer of full time employment will be made based on fit and performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to jobs@lagosrecruit.com. Please include ‘Technology Intern’ in the subject line of your e-mail

Hello All:

This is still open and the company will call for interviews soon.

There is also a need for an intern with basic Database skills. Anyone who can conveniently use Microsoft Access should be fine, but people with more advanced (SQL) skills are also welcome to apply. The need is for an employee database for records with the capacity to generate specific forms including payslips.

Interns will get a generous stipend and other benefits including medical cover during their internship. An offer for a full time position will be made to interns that perform well.

Still looking for young graduates or school leavers who are interested in tech careers.

Even if you have no experience, you will be considered if you can show a strong commitment to learning during the internship.

The company will also pay N5,000 for successful referrals. Refer someone who is hired as an intern and earn N5,000.

Refer 2 people who are hired and earn N10,000.

Please note that the positions are in Lagos.