About the role#
As a Backend Software Engineer Intern, you will work with engineers and product managers to address distributed systems challenges. You will focus on core software engineering principles, build backend components, and experiment with AI agents in the cloud. This is a 13-week paid internship program.
What you'll do#
- Write clean, scalable code using C# and .NET based on strong Object-Oriented Programming principles.
- Integrate secure authentication and authorization protocols into application workflows.
- Containerize applications using Docker.
- Manage automated CI/CD pipelines on AWS using GitHub.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to explore, build, and integrate skill-based AI agents and productivity scripting.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least your Sophomore year of school by the start of the internship.
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET with solid Object-Oriented design fundamentals.
- Foundational understanding of identity and security protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, JWT, or Passkeys.
- Hands-on exposure to AWS, Docker containerization, and GitHub CI/CD workflows.
- Experience or interest in building AI skill-based agents.
- Basic Python scripting skills are a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: Remote
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship
About WEX
WEX is a public company founded in 1983 that provides a global commerce platform. It focuses on payment solutions for fleet, travel, and healthcare industries. The company employs over 5,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Portland, Maine. Its services include corporate payment technology and benefits administration.
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