Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Mercedes-Benz.io as a Summer Intern and become an integral part of cross-functional teams, working on real-world projects with global impact. Gain hands-on experience, contribute ideas, and build solutions used in over 60 countries. This full-time internship, based in Lisbon, involves working with engineers, analysts, designers, and product experts. As a Backend Engineer Intern, you will support the development of modern backend software, build and maintain microservices-based web applications, collaborate within a cross-functional team, and apply DevOps principles. You will also participate in team discussions, assist in designing software architectures, and contribute to software quality and security. The internship offers a paid position with a detailed program for a higher learning curve.

Requirements

• To be currently finishing your degree in a computer science, software engineering or related technical field
• To have a way of working that is characterized by team spirit, excellent communication skills in English (mandatory) and high-quality standards set to yourself for what you produce
• To be willing to embrace DevOps and Agile methodology
• To be willing to learn from a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team

Responsibilities

• Support the development of modern backend software that powers the digital commerce experience for Mercedes-Benz
• Help build and maintain microservices-based web applications using Kotlin and/or Java
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team (including frontend, QA, DevOps, and product) on backend-related tasks and features
• Learn and apply DevOps principles to contribute to the testing, deployment, and monitoring of backend solutions
• Participate in team discussions to solve technical challenges in practical, efficient ways
• Assist in designing software and system architectures, gaining exposure to technical specification processes and proven design patterns
• Contribute to the quality and security of our software by writing unit tests and following best practices in code hygiene and modern security standards

Preferred Qualifications

Some professional experience/internship experiences are a plus but not mandatory

Benefits

Paid internship with a detailed program for a higher learning curve