2026 Summer Internship - Backend Software Engineering Intern

Delaware, United StatesOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$24–$24 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Seeking a Backend Software Engineering Intern to support customer-facing verification and vendor integration initiatives. This hands-on role involves working with experienced engineers on production systems, contributing to APIs, data workflows, and backend services. Interns will build and enhance backend services using Python (FastAPI), develop REST APIs and webhook integrations, write SQL queries, and support system reliability through testing and debugging. The position offers exposure to modern backend architecture in a fast-paced, iterative environment, with opportunities to ship meaningful code and collaborate on features end-to-end.

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineering Intern to join our team and support customer-facing verification and vendor integration initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on real production systems and contribute to APIs, data workflows, and backend services that power critical parts of our platform.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where you’ll ship meaningful code and gain exposure to modern backend architecture.

### What You’ll Work On

Build and enhance backend services using Python (FastAPI)
Develop and maintain REST APIs and webhook integrations
Write and optimize SQL queries against relational databases
Support vendor integrations and verification workflows
Contribute to testing, debugging, and improving system reliability
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver features end-to-end

### What We’re Looking For

Strong foundation in Python
Experience with or interest in FastAPI or similar web frameworks
Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Clear communicator and strong team player
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Eager to learn and take ownership of assigned work

### Bonus Points

Experience with API integrations or webhooks
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.)
Exposure to CI/CD or Git workflows

$24 - $24 an hour

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