BABUSPACE Ltd
Junior Software Engineer Intern
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Company Description
BabuSpace is Africa’s first premium short-term rental marketplace, designed for the continent and operating from its London headquarters. The company connects guests seeking high-quality, trusted stays in African cities with hosts looking to maximize earnings from their properties. BabuSpace brings five-star hospitality standards to listings across cities such as Nairobi, Lagos, Kinshasa, and Cape Town. The platform supports local payment methods, offers multilingual support, and emphasizes community as a core value. Whether for business, family trips, or exploration, BabuSpace aims to be the preferred place to stay in Africa.
Role Description
The Junior Software Engineer Intern will support the development and maintenance of BabuSpace’s web platform and related backend services. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Implementing features under guidance from senior engineers
- Writing clean and testable code
- Fixing bugs
- Participating in code reviews
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The intern will collaborate with cross-functional team members to understand requirements, improve system performance, and help ensure a reliable, secure user experience for guests and hosts. This is a part-time, hybrid role based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with a combination of on-site collaboration and some work-from-home flexibility.
Qualifications
- Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and databases.
- Skills in Software Development and Programming, including experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar).
- Understanding of Back-End Web Development, including APIs, server-side frameworks, and basic familiarity with web architectures.
- Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and ability to apply them in real projects.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to learn quickly, follow engineering best practices, and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural team.
- Basic familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and software development workflows.
- Interest in marketplaces, travel tech, or African digital ecosystems is an advantage.
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