***Update 5/2/25: We are no longer taking applications for this position. Thank you!***
About Us
MP Software is the parent company of:
- Syncrostore (https://syncrostore.com): A point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management system designed for retail businesses, with a unique niche in the antique and consignment markets.
- TrinketVault (https://trinketvault.com): An online marketplace that integrates directly with Syncrostore, allowing brick-and-mortar stores to sell their inventory online.
We’re a startup helping businesses grow in-store and online—and we’re looking for interns ready to make an impact.
Internship Overview
Join our team and help revolutionize retail! As a Developer Intern at our startup, you’ll get hands-on experience building features that sync real-time data across physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and marketplaces. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team to solve real-world problems using modern development tools and frameworks.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Location: Must be located in the Kansas City area.
- Language: Fluent in English.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- OPT and CPT students are welcome (must obtain work authorization through your school).
- No employer sponsorship available now or in the future.
Internship Structure
- Format: Remote with occasional in-person team meetings
- Compensation:
- One paid intern will be hired.
- Up to two unpaid interns may be selected, with the potential to move to paid roles based on performance.
- Path to Full-Time: All interns will be evaluated for full-time employment based on performance and value.
Expectations
- Work a consistent 3-hour daily communication window (you choose the hours; they must remain consistent).
- Attend weekly stand-up meetings on Mondays and code review on Fridays.
- Track tasks and time using Asana.
- Communicate with the team via Slack, email, Teams, and phone.
- Be available for occasional in-person meetings.
Tasks May Include (Based on Skillset)
- Developing RESTful APIs using C# and .NET web services
- Building and optimizing backend classes and business logic
- Designing and refining front-end components (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Creating and updating JavaScript code for dynamic interfaces
- Modifying or developing custom WordPress plugins
- Working with SQL databases: tables, stored procedures, triggers, views
- Utilizing DevExpress controls in C# applications for rich UI/UX
- Debugging, performance tuning, and participating in code reviews
- Writing clear, maintainable, well-documented code
