Meetarts Pte Ltd – Computer Science Intern

MeetArts – Connecting Art, Creativity and Technology

MeetArts is a Singapore-based digital art platform that brings artists, collectors and art enthusiasts together through innovative online experiences. MeetArts creates opportunities for emerging and established artists to showcase their work, connect with global audiences and explore new avenues for creative expression.

By combining art, technology and e-commerce, MeetArts aims to make art more accessible, foster creative communities and reimagine how art is discovered, experienced and collected in an increasingly digital world.

We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined intern to refresh and enhance our Shopify e-commerce platform, improve the user experience, and assist with AWS cloud infrastructure management.
Key Responsibilities 1. Shopify Platform Enhancement

• Refresh and update the MeetArts Shopify website to improve its design, functionality and overall user experience.
• Update website content, images, product listings, artist profiles, collections and promotional banners.
• Customise Shopify themes, page layouts and navigation to ensure a modern, visually appealing and mobile-responsive website.
• Review and fix broken links, outdated content, navigation issues and other website errors.
• Improve website performance, loading speed, SEO and search functionality.
• Assist with integrating relevant Shopify apps, payment solutions, analytics and customer engagement tools.
• Test website functionality and ensure a smooth customer journey from browsing to checkout.

2. AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Assist with monitoring and maintaining existing AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2 instances and related services where applicable.
• Review server performance, storage utilisation, resource usage and cloud service configurations.
• Assist with troubleshooting server availability, performance and connectivity issues.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and identify opportunities to optimise AWS costs.
• Support routine backups, security updates, access management and recovery procedures under supervision.
• Document existing cloud architecture, configurations, maintenance procedures and technical issues.
• Assist with reviewing domain settings, SSL certificates, DNS configurations and Cloudflare integration where applicable.

3. Website Performance, Security and Maintenance

• Conduct regular website health checks and identify technical issues.
• Improve page loading times and optimise website images and other digital assets.
• Support basic website security practices, software updates and access controls.
• Assist with testing integrations and ensuring website reliability.
• Maintain documentation of website changes, cloud configurations and maintenance activities.

4. Digital Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Research new Shopify features, applications and e-commerce technologies.
• Explore opportunities to introduce AI-powered chatbots and other interactive features.
• Recommend improvements to support a multi-vendor marketplace and enable artists to manage their own product listings, where required.
• Work with the MeetArts team to translate business and creative objectives into practical technical enhancements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, E-Commerce, Digital Media or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with Shopify, website administration or e-commerce platforms.
• Basic understanding of AWS services, particularly EC2, storage, networking and cloud monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is an advantage.
• Familiarity with domains, DNS, SSL certificates, Cloudflare and website hosting
• Good troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, learn quickly and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in digital art, online marketplaces and emerging technologies.

Preferred: Candidates with hands-on experience in Shopify theme customisation, AWS administration, website migration, performance optimisation or e-commerce integrations will have an advantage.
Expected Deliverables
By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to contribute to:

1. A refreshed Shopify website with updated content, improved navigation and a more engaging user experience.
2. Improved website performance through image optimisation, technical troubleshooting and other practical enhancements.
3. A documented AWS environment with an overview of existing infrastructure, routine maintenance procedures and key security considerations.
4. A cloud monitoring and maintenance checklist covering performance, backups, security and cost management.
5. A technical improvement roadmap outlining recommended next steps for platform scalability, marketplace functionality and AI integration.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience managing and enhancing a live e-commerce platform.
• Practical exposure to Shopify administration, website optimisation and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working on a digital art platform with opportunities for future marketplace development.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas, implement improvements and see the direct impact of your work.

Join MeetArts and help us build a better digital platform for artists and art lovers.