Backend Engineer Intern
Photon
Backend Engineer Intern
Photon
Builds custom software and AI for big companies
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
You serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in configuring and supporting software solutions, including troubleshooting and problem-solving with a logical and analytical approach.
Work with REST APIs: help set up, test, and document API endpoints and integrations.
Support the development and maintenance of configuration files, environment settings, and application parameters.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure correct system behavior and data flow between services.
Participate in testing activities to validate configurations and API responses.
Document configuration steps, best practices, and troubleshooting guides for team use.
Communicate effectively with team members to clarify requirements and report progress or issues.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
6-10 years of experience in software development, IT support, or application configuration.
Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and how to interact with them (e.g., using Postman, curl, or similar tools).
Strong logical and analytical thinking skills; able to break down problems and follow step-by-step processes.
Familiarity with JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration purposes.
Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
Experience with basic scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) or automation tools.
Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
Interest in learning about observability, monitoring, and security best practices.
Backend Engineers – Data Migration Specialists
Required for large-scale platform data migration work.
Key requirements:
Major Client Initiatives Driving Demand
FinCloud MigrationTwo key efforts underway:
Migration of Ancillary ServicesPhoton designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.
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