Back End Developer Internship (Python)
- Type: Internship (Paid €300/month)
👋 About Viqal
Viqal is rethinking hotel communication. Our AI concierge runs on WhatsApp, helping guests 24/7 while saving hotel staff hours every day. No app, no install, no hassle. Hotels across Europe and the GCC — from boutique properties to hotel groups — use Viqal to cut costs, boost upsells, and free up their front desk.
We’re a small, founder-led team based in Amsterdam, moving fast and shipping daily. You’ll work directly with the founders, see the impact of your code immediately, and help shape the product direction. It’s intense at times, but collaborative and rewarding. We’re remote-friendly, but if you’re local, our Amsterdam office is open to you.
🧑🏻💻 About the role
As our
Back End Developer Intern
, you’ll help design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable backend services for our AI-powered platform. You’ll work mostly in
Python
, contribute to API design, and integrate our platform with hotel systems and third-party services.
You’ll have real ownership — from idea to deployment — and gain a front-row seat to how a high-velocity AI startup builds, tests, and scales.
🎯 What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services in
Python
.
- Use modern AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code) to boost speed and quality.
- Implement and optimize
for performance and reliability.
🤝 You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Are proficient in
Python
and backend development fundamentals.
- Understand
databases
(SQL or NoSQL).
- Have experience with
Git
and agile workflows.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
- Are curious, structured, and able to work independently.
- Communicate well in English.
Bonus points if you:
- Have used
AWS
or similar cloud platforms.
- Have experience or interest in
AI/ML
.
- Know basic frontend tech (JavaScript, React, Vue, Flask).
🎯 What you’ll gain:
- Real-world development experience on production systems.
- 1:1 mentorship from experienced engineers and product leaders.
- Exposure to
state-of-the-art AI development
in a fast-paced startup.
- Full product lifecycle experience — from ideation to deployment.
- The chance to make a measurable impact on hotels worldwide.
- Strong career growth potential, with a path to a full-time offer and stock options.
💸 Internship details
- Compensation:
€300/month base (based on 40 hours per week)
- Start date:
flexible
- Duration:
4-6 months
- Time commitment:
4 or 5 days per week days per week
- Remote:
Yes (Amsterdam office optional)
🧭 What to expect after applying
- Initial review
— We’ll assess your LinkedIn application.
- Quick thinking challenge
— A short online task you can complete from home.
- Coding challenge
— a short real-world task you complete from home.
- Final interview
— A 30-minute conversation with our CTO.
If you’re ready to
learn fast
,
ship real code
, and work at the cutting edge of
AI + hospitality tech
, we’d love to hear from you.
