06 Aug
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XharlieTech
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Sydney
06 Aug
XharlieTech
Sydney
**Mobile Application Developer Intern (Flutter)
Company Description** XharlieTech is a technology startup building products that connect people, empower creators, and solve real-world problems through thoughtful software. Headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, we are developing digital experiences for users across Africa and beyond, with a focus on quality, simplicity, and long-term impact.
Our flagship product, Lalaloops, is a up-to-date social platform that enables creators, businesses, and communities to connect through content, collaboration, and meaningful interactions. Built using Flutter, Lalaloops combines high-performance mobile engineering with a user-first design philosophy as we work toward becoming one of Africa's leading consumer technology platforms.
At XharlieTech, interns are not observers—they are contributors. You'll work alongside the founding team, take ownership of meaningful projects, and help build products used by real people. We value curiosity, craftsmanship, continuous learning, and a commitment to building technology that makes a difference.
About the Role We're looking for a Mobile Application Developer Intern to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of Lalaloops.
This internship is designed for students and aspiring software engineers who are passionate about mobile technology and eager to gain hands-on experience building production applications. You'll collaborate closely with experienced developers and product designers, participate in technical discussions, and help deliver features that directly improve the experience of our users.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, writing high-quality code, and learning in a fast-paced startup environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Internship Details
- Position: Mobile Application Developer Intern (Flutter)
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 3 Months
- Commitment: Adaptable (10–50 hours per week)
- Start Date: Immediate
- Compensation: Unpaid internship
- Future Opportunities: Outstanding interns may be considered for contract, extended internship, or full-time opportunities as XharlieTech continues to grow.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain mobile application features using Flutter and Dart.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested, and scalable code.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
- Integrate mobile applications with backend APIs and cloud services.
- Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions.
- Contribute ideas that improve product quality, engineering processes, and user experience.
- Continuously learn new technologies and apply best practices in mobile development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience developing applications using Flutter and Dart.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software engineering fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and mobile application architecture.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A genuine passion for technology and building products that create value for users.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Firebase, Supabase, or similar backend platforms.
- Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or published mobile applications.
- Familiarity with state management approaches such as Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc.
- Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and performance optimization.
- Interest in social media, creator platforms, or consumer-facing mobile products.
Education We're interested in talent, curiosity, and potential. Current students or recent graduates pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply.
Applicants from coding bootcamps or those with equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio are also welcome.
Professional work experience is not required. We value initiative, continuous learning, and a demonstrated passion for software development through personal, academic, or open-source projects.
📌 Mobile Application Developer intern (Sydney)
🏢 XharlieTech
📍 Sydney