Software Engineer Intern

Company Description

DrinksGPT is a technology company transforming the wine, beverage, and hospitality industry through smart, scalable digital solutions. We’re focused on improving how consumers discover and interact with food and drinks — while helping brands and venues drive better customer experiences.

💻 What you’ll do:

Collaborate with our dev team to build and scale real-world software solutions

Develop backend APIs (Node.js) and support frontend features (Next.js)

Work on digital menus, ordering systems, and platform features

Debug, test, and improve system performance

Apply object-oriented programming in live production environments

🎯 You’re a fit if you:

Have an NQF Level 6 qualification (or are completing one) in IT / Software Engineering / Computer Science

Understand programming fundamentals + OOP

Have exposure to backend development and APIs

Are a strong problem solver with a collaborative mindset

Are excited about startups and building real products

💡 Bonus: Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or personal projects

🌍 Why join us:

Work on a live product used in hospitality venues

Gain hands-on experience across full-stack development

Learn directly from founders and senior engineers

Be part of a fast-growing African tech startup

Opportunity to transition into a full-time role