Unpaid Internship — Rolling Applications

Build. Deploy.
Launch on
Google Play.

Shafah LLC is looking for driven developers and creators ready to turn their app ideas into live, published products on the Google Play Store — with real guidance and professional backing.

LIVE ON PLAY STORE
IN REVIEW ✓
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App DeployedGoogle Play Store
App Development
Google Play Deployment
Real-World Portfolio
Professional Mentorship
Production-Grade Apps
Shafah LLC
App Development
Google Play Deployment
Real-World Portfolio
Professional Mentorship
Production-Grade Apps
Shafah LLC
Why Shafah
More than just
an internship.

You walk away with a live, published app on the Google Play Store — something tangible that proves what you can do.

01
Real Deployment Experience

You'll go through the full production pipeline — from development environment setup to signing your APK and navigating Google Play Console. Most graduates of CS programs never do this.

02
Portfolio-Ready Work

Every app we publish is built to professional standards — real users, real reviews, real store listings. This goes on your resume as shipped product, not a class project.

03
Already Have an App?

If you've built something and are stuck at the finish line — we help you cross it. Bring your APK, your idea, or even just your code. We'll help get it live and looking professional.

From concept to
Google Play — step by step.

We walk every intern through the complete app development and deployment lifecycle. No shortcuts. No hand-waving. Real work, real results.

01
Foundation
App Concept & Architecture

Before a single line of code gets written, we define what the app does, who it serves, and how it's structured. We review your existing code if you already have one.

Define app purpose, target user, and core features
Choose the right tech stack (React Native, Flutter, Kotlin, etc.)
Review existing codebase and identify gaps
Establish UI/UX standards for Play Store compliance
02
Development
Building & Polishing the App

This is where the actual development happens. Interns work on their assigned features under guidance, with code reviews and quality checks throughout.

Feature development with professional code standards
UI polish to meet Google's Material Design guidelines
Error handling, loading states, and edge cases
Performance optimization and battery/memory profiling
03
Pre-Launch
Testing & QA

Apps that pass review on the first try save weeks of back-and-forth. We run a thorough QA process that mirrors what Google's review team looks for.

Internal testing on multiple Android devices/emulators
Crash testing, permission audits, and privacy policy setup
Accessibility checks and content policy compliance review
Beta track release via Play Console internal testing
04
Signing & Build
APK/AAB Signing & Release Build

This is where most self-taught developers get lost. We walk through keystore generation, signing configs, and building the final release artifact — correctly, every time.

Generate and securely store a production keystore
Configure Gradle signing settings for release builds
Build the signed AAB (Android App Bundle) for Play submission
Verify artifact integrity before upload
05
Store Listing
Google Play Console Setup

A great app with a weak store listing gets ignored. We craft the screenshots, descriptions, and metadata that make your app look professional and discoverable.

Set up Google Play Developer account (if needed)
Write optimized store listing: title, short & full description
Design feature graphic, screenshots, and preview video
Configure content rating, target audience, and pricing
06
🎉 Launch
Submission & Live on Play Store

Submit, pass review, and go live. Your app is now published on the Google Play Store — searchable, installable, and real. This is what you're here for.

Submit to Google Play review (typically 1–3 days)
Respond to any policy questions during review
App goes live — monitor installs and crash reports
Post-launch iteration and update workflow walkthrough
Who This Is For
This opportunity was
built for people like you.

We're not looking for perfection. We're looking for people who are serious about shipping something real.

📱
You already have an app built

You've coded something — maybe even something great — but you've never navigated the Play Store submission process. We'll take it from "done" to "live" together.

💡
You have a strong app idea

You know what you want to build and have the technical skills to build it. You're looking for structure, mentorship, and a team to work alongside as you execute.

🎓
You're building your portfolio

Side projects are fine, but a live, published app with real users is something else entirely. If you want something concrete to show employers, this is it.

🔧
You want to learn production workflows

You're comfortable in a dev environment but haven't worked through the real end-to-end release cycle. Signing, deploying, listing, reviewing — you want to learn all of it.

Our Work
advisorsb.vercel.app
Live Production App
"A live product built by a Shafah intern — from zero to shipped."

AdvisorSB is a real cash-flow and invoicing platform built for small service businesses. It was designed, developed, and deployed by someone who came through Shafah LLC's intern program.

View live product →
100%
Built by an intern
Live
Production deployment
0→1
Concept to shipped
Ready to ship
your first real app?

This is an unpaid internship focused entirely on skill-building, real deployment experience, and portfolio output. You'll walk away with a live app on the Google Play Store and the knowledge to do it again — faster, better, independently.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you already have an app ready to deploy, mention it — you may move to the front of the queue.

FAQ
Common questions.
Is this internship really unpaid?+
Yes — this is an unpaid internship. The compensation is the experience, mentorship, and a live, published app on your portfolio. We're transparent about this because we believe what you gain here — a real deployed product — is worth more than most paid internships offer in terms of practical skills.
What if I already have an app that's ready to deploy?+
That's actually ideal. If you have a finished or near-finished app and you're stuck on the deployment side, we specialize in exactly that transition — from built to live on Google Play. You may be prioritized in the application process. Just mention it in your application.
What tech stack do I need to know?+
We work with React Native, Flutter, and native Android (Kotlin/Java). If you're comfortable in any of these, you're in good shape. If you're earlier in your journey, we'll evaluate your potential and work with you on the right fit.
Do I need a Google Play Developer account?+
You'll need one by the time we reach the deployment phase — it costs $25 as a one-time registration fee on Google's side. We'll walk you through setting it up and configuring everything correctly for your first submission.
How long does the internship last?+
It varies by project scope, but most interns complete the full cycle — from onboarding to live on Play Store — within 6 to 12 weeks. If you're coming in with an app already built, it can be much faster.
Is this remote?+
Yes, entirely. All collaboration happens asynchronously and via scheduled check-ins. You work from wherever you are, on your schedule, as long as you're hitting milestones.