Web Development Intern - Tatreez Design Tool
Lina's Thobe (facilitated by Gaza Tech Mentorship and Apricot International, funded by Hands for Charity)About the Opportunity:
This opportunity supports a culturally significant, growing project that combines traditional Palestinian embroidery with modern technology. The internship is structured as a long-term collaboration beginning with a 2-month initial phase.
Organization: Lina's Thobe (facilitated by Gaza Tech Mentorship and Apricot International, funded by Hands for Charity)
Position Type: Paid internship for recent graduates.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and optimizing the existing design tool codebase.
- Creating secure backend systems for user authentication and payments.
- Deploying the tool's beta release.
- Building a custom website to replace current hosting.
- Integrating payment processing for tool access and digital products.
- Developing a subscription-based community feature.
- Working with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Next.js.
Required Qualifications:
- Recent degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Strong JavaScript / TypeScript proficiency.
- Node.js backend experience (emphasized).
- Database design knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- REST API and payment gateway integration experience.
- Git version control familiarity.
- Independent work capability with proactive communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Next.js expertise.
- E-commerce platform experience.
- Headless CMS familiarity.
- Interest in cultural heritage initiatives.