Software Engineer Intern

**ABOUT STRANDS** Strands is a leading **fintech** company at the forefront of innovation in the financial industry. Our cutting-edge solutions empower banks and financial institutions to deliver personalized and intelligent banking experiences. Our products are fully embedded with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities, giving you the opportunity to work on impactful and innovative technologies from day one. Since 2020, we have been part of the CRIF group, a global leader in the financial sector. This means we combine the agility of a startup with the stability and scale of an international company. **ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP** We are looking for **Software Developer Interns** to join our team in Barcelona. This internship is a great opportunity for recent graduates or final-year students to gain hands-on experience working on real fintech products within an international and collaborative environment. You will be part of a development team contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of backend components of our products. **🛠️ What you will do** * Support the design and development of backend services and applications * Collaborate with the team to build and maintain **Java-based solutions** * Contribute to the development of **REST APIs and microservices** * Assist in integrating software components within a product environment * Work with databases and help implement data processing solutions * Participate in testing, debugging, and performance improvement tasks * Learn and contribute within an **Agile and collaborative team** **📚 What we are looking for** * Final-year student or recent graduate in **Computer Science, Engineering, or similar** * Basic knowledge of **Java, Python,** or other object-oriented programming languages * Understanding of **backend development concepts** (APIs, databases, etc.) * Familiarity with **SQL or relational databases** is a plus * Interest in learning about **microservices, cloud, and modern architectures** * Strong willingness to learn and grow in a professional environment * Good communication skills * Fluency in **English** **🚀 Nice to have (not required)** * Knowledge of **Spring Boot** or similar frameworks * Exposure to **Git, Maven, or development tools (IntelliJ, VS Code)** * Basic understanding of **CI/CD or cloud environments (AWS/Azure)** **🎉You'll love it because you will get...** * Hands-on experience in a **real product environment** * Mentorship and learning from experienced engineers * A collaborative, international, and dynamic team * Flexible working model (hybrid) * Opportunity to grow within the company Don’t hesitate to apply even if you are not sure to cover all requirements, we would love to see your profile! 🙌