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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Web Application Development, AI-Assisted Coding and Cloud Deployment

AcroMetrics Consultancy Ltd

DURATION: 3-6 Months

LOCATION: The Hub, Kairaba Avenue, The Gambia

REPORTING TO: Technical Lead

DEPARTMENT: Technology & Digital Solutions

ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Internship

STIPEND: Any stipend or allowance will be communicated separately in the offer letter.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Strong performers may be considered for future opportunities where available.

ROLE PURPOSE    

The Intern Developer will support the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of simple, effective web applications. The intern will work with internal teams to understand operational needs and translate them into practical digital solutions, while gaining structured exposure to modern software development, AI-assisted coding and cloud deployment.

ABOUT ACROMETRICS        

AcroMetrics Consultancy Ltd is a data and technology consultancy that develops practical, scalable solutions for organisations working in health research, public health and other data-driven sectors. Our work includes software development, data management, analytics, digital transformation and cloud-based solutions.

We are seeking a motivated Intern Developer who is eager to build practical experience by contributing to real applications that support AcroMetrics operations and client needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   

Application Development

• Develop basic web applications to support AcroMetrics operations and project
• Work with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into clear, usable software
• Build and improve front-end and back-end application components under
• Write clean, maintainable and well-structured code in line with agreed development
• Integrate applications with databases and external services where

AI-Assisted Development

• Use Claude and other approved AI development tools to support solution design, coding, testing and
• Review, test and validate AI-generated code before it is used in an
• Document prompts, assumptions and important technical decisions where
• Apply responsible and secure practices when using AI tools, especially when handling company or client

Testing and Troubleshooting

• Test application functions to confirm reliability, usability and expected
• Identify, document and resolve software
• Participate in user acceptance testing and incorporate feedback into
• Perform basic checks across browsers, devices and user scenarios where

Cloud Deployment and Maintenance

• Assist with deploying and managing applications on AWS
• Support basic configuration, monitoring, backup and troubleshooting
• Improve and maintain existing applications based on user feedback and operational
• Follow agreed security, access control and change-management

Documentation and Teamwork

• Maintain clear technical documentation, setup notes and user
• Use Git and shared repositories to manage code changes and collaborate with the
• Provide regular progress updates and raise technical issues
• Share knowledge, lessons learned and completed work with
• Participate in planning meetings, demonstrations and review sessions as

EXPECTED OUTPUTS    

Depending on the duration of the internship and the projects assigned, the intern will be expected to contribute to the following outputs:

• One or more working web application features or small
• Code stored in the approved source-control repository with appropriate version
• Basic testing records, issue logs and evidence of resolved
• Technical documentation, setup instructions and user
• Regular progress updates and an end-of-internship presentation or
• A documented portfolio of completed work, subject to confidentiality

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ESSENTIAL

Education

•  Final-year students or recent graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.

Knowledge and Skills

•  Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

•  Basic knowledge of at least one back-end language or environment, such as Python, PHP or Node.js.

•  Familiarity with relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.

•  Ability to understand a problem, break it into manageable parts and propose a practical solution.

•  Good written and verbal communication skills.

•  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

•  Willingness to learn, receive feedback and adapt to new tools and technologies.

Personal Attributes

•  Curious, proactive and eager to learn.

•  Organised and able to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.

•  Careful and attentive to detail.

•  Professional, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.

•  Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.

•  Motivated to build practical solutions that make a measurable difference.

DESIRABLE

•  Experience from academic projects, personal projects, freelance work or a previous internship.

•  Exposure to REST APIs, React, TypeScript or another modern web framework.

•  Familiarity with Git and GitHub or a similar source-control platform.

•  Interest in cloud technologies; AWS experience is an advantage.

•  Experience using Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor or another AI coding assistant.

•  Interest in health research, public health, data systems or

PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING ASSESSMENT   

Performance will be reviewed through regular supervision and feedback. Assessment will consider:

Assessment Area

What Will Be Considered

Delivery

Completion of agreed tasks and outputs within reasonable timelines.

Technical quality

Functionality, readability, maintainability and reliability of the intern’s code.

Learning and improvement

Ability to apply feedback and develop new skills during the placement.

Problem solving

Ability to investigate issues and propose practical solutions.

Documentation

Clarity and completeness of technical and user documentation.

Teamwork and communication

Professional engagement, progress reporting and collaboration.

Reliability

Attendance, punctuality, ownership and adherence to company procedures.

Application Development Experience

Hands-on experience building real web applications.

AI-Assisted Development

Practical use of Claude and other AI tools to improve development productivity and skills.

Cloud and AWS Experience

Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS servers.

Mentorship

Mentorship and feedback from experienced developers and project leads.

Health and Data Projects

Exposure to software projects supporting health research and data-driven organisations.

Professional Growth

Improved confidence in software development, testing, documentation and professional teamwork.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The internship is full-time and based at The Hub, Kairaba Avenue, unless an alternative arrangement is
• The internship will normally run for three to six
• The intern must comply with AcroMetrics policies, including confidentiality, information security and acceptable use of company systems.
• Any stipend or allowance will be communicated separately in the offer
• Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee permanent employment; however, strong performers may be considered for future opportunities where available.

APPLICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION   

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On a rolling basis!

Email: apply@gamjobs.com Website: www.acro-metrics.com LinkedIn: AcroMetrics Consultancy Ltd Facebook: @acro.metrics       

Join AcroMetrics and contribute to practical, reliable and scalable digital solutions that support better health research and data-driven organisations.