Platform Engineering Intern

Summary

Join MerQube, a Fintech company, as a Platform Engineering Summer Intern. This role offers a stimulating and convivial work environment with ample growth opportunities. You will contribute to the development and improvement of our backend systems, data pipelines, and APIs. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems, working with databases and cloud infrastructure, and collaborating with other teams. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for Python and Fintech. MerQube offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend systems, data pipelines, and APIs using Python
• Work with databases and cloud infrastructure to ensure system scalability and availability
• Write and maintain clean, modular, and efficient code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of our platform
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public cloud environments (GCP/AWS) or a strong desire and aptitude to ramp-up on them
• Experience developing complex backend applications
• Experience with pandas, numpy, scipy
• Familiarity with data processing pipelines and workflows (Apache Airflow or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work remotely
• Community-first environment (we want your colleagues to be your friends!)
• Focus on health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow