Unpaid Internship: Full-Stack PHP Developer (Immediate Start)
Company: HOPn
Location: Germany (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-05-10
About this role
We are looking for a motivated Full-Stack PHP Developer Intern who can start soon and contribute to real-world web platforms and software systems in a fast-paced environment.
This role is ideal for candidates comfortable with rapid prototyping, AI-assisted coding, and delivering practical solutions quickly using modern development workflows.
The internship is fully remote, flexible, and focused on hands-on experience with real projects.
## Tasks
* Develop and maintain web applications using PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks)
* Build and integrate APIs, databases, and frontend components
* Debug, optimize, and improve existing systems
* Deploy applications to live environments
* Work on rapid prototyping and practical feature delivery
* Collaborate with team members on milestone-based tasks
* Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development and debugging
* Support backend and frontend development workflows
## Requirements
* Strong knowledge of PHP and backend development
* Experience with Laravel or similar PHP frameworks
* frontend skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
* Familiarity with MySQL or similar databases
* Ability to build and deliver working solutions quickly
* Comfortable using AI tools for coding and debugging
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
* Must be able to start soon
* Experience with React, Vue, or modern frontend frameworks
* Hosting and deployment experience
* Understanding of REST APIs and system architecture
## Benefits
* Real-world project experience
* Exposure to AI-assisted development workflows
* Flexible working hours
* Fully remote collaboration
* Opportunity to work on live systems and products
* Internship certificate upon successful completion
* Fast-paced startup environment with practical learning opportunities