Remote Joomla Web Development Internship (Unpaid, Short Term)

Location: 100% Remote (France or Europe)
Contract Type: Unpaid, Conventioned Internship
Duration: 4 to 8 weeks maximum

About the Project: Expérience Béarn

Expérience Béarn, a leading provider of outdoor leisure and sports in the Pyrenees, is seeking a passionate Web Development Intern to optimize the performance and functionality of our high-traffic Joomla website. This is a unique opportunity to apply and advance your specific Joomla expertise within a small, autonomous team environment.

Key Internship Responsibilities

Working closely with the communication manager, you will focus on critical development and optimization projects:

• Joomla Development & Integration: Create and integrate new templates, components, or custom modules within the Joomla environment.
• Technical SEO Optimization: Conduct audits and implement improvements for site loading speed and technical configuration of the Joomla instance.
• Maintenance & Debugging: Identify and resolve bugs across the Joomla core, extensions, and underlying PHP/MySQL code.
• System Updates: Assist with the migration or updating of Joomla versions and associated extensions.
• Database Performance: Optimize MySQL queries related to core site functionalities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking a proactive and autonomous student with the following background:

• Currently pursuing a degree (Bac+2 to Bac+5 equivalent) in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Mandatory Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of the Joomla ecosystem, including installation, configuration, and module/component development.
• Solid proficiency in PHP and MySQL (essential for Joomla development).
• Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and organize work effectively in a remote setting.

Internship Details & Benefits

• 100% Remote Work: Enjoy full flexibility working from France or Europe. Regular check-ins utilize remote communication tools.
• Duration: Maximum 2 consecutive months (approx. 44 effective days or 308 hours), strictly requiring a tripartite internship agreement signed by your educational institution.
• Career Growth: Consolidate technical expertise on a powerful CMS, build a valuable portfolio by contributing to a real commercial site, and gain professional independence.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship (nominal compensation of €1.00 per month).
• Benefits: Flextime.