Software Engineering Internship (UAE N.)

Alpheya; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpheya, a UAE-based B2B WealthTech startup backed by major investors, invites motivated software engineer interns (UAE nationals) to join our AI-driven team in Abu Dhabi. You will learn across our stack (Next frontend, Node/Go/Python backends, GraphQL/gRPC, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes) through mentored projects and code reviews, while contributing to testing, documentation, and agile ceremonies.

This 6–12 week program runs mid-September to December at ADGM, offering hands-on experience in fintech

Qualifications

• Pursuing a CS/SE degree or related technical field.
• Basic programming knowledge in any modern language.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in software development best practices.
• Basic understanding of version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute to software development across our technology stack through hands-on projects and mentored assignments.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to understand best practices in software development.
• Write clean, documented code while receiving guidance from senior team members.
• Participate in code reviews to learn from feedback and understand quality standards.
• Assist in testing and debugging of applications.
• Document your work and contribute to technical documentation.
• Take part in team meetings and agile ceremonies to understand our development process.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing CS/SE degree

Tools

Node.js

Go

Python

GraphQL

gRPC

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Azure

GitHub

Job description

We are a B2B WealthTech startup based in Abu Dhabi and backed by BNY Mellon (America’s oldest bank and first company to list on NYSE) and Lunate (a new $100B AUM alternative asset management firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE). The company has raised $300M to build a state of the art wealth technology platform. Our mission is to power and grow our clients’ Wealth franchises through differentiated experiences, financial solutions, and insights. Our digital wealth management platform- will enable banks and other financial institutions in the Middle East to grow and further penetrate affluent, HNW and UHNW investor segments. While still leveraging the capabilities and knowledge of large organizations, our fintech is a startup with truly cross-functional and agile teams. For more information, please visit www.

alpheya.com Alpheya is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern (UAE National) who will be a part of dynamic and extremely skillful AI team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute to software development across our technology stack through hands-on projects and mentored assignments
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to understand best practices in software development
• Write clean, documented code while receiving guidance from senior team members
• Participate in code reviews to learn from feedback and understand quality standards
• Assist in testing and debugging of applications
• Document your work and contribute to technical documentation
• Take part in team meetings and agile ceremonies to understand our development process

Current stack

• Frontend: Next.
• js Backend: Node.
• js (experience layer), Go (system layer), Python (AI)
• APIs: GraphQL, gRPC
• Other technologies: PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Flux, Azure, Github

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Basic programming knowledge in any modern programming language
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Interest in software development best practices and coding standards
• Basic understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with any of the following: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Go
• Previous project experience (personal, academic, or professional)
• Interest in fintech, banking, or wealth management

Duration: 6-12 weeks between Mid-September to December

Location: ADGM - Abu Dhabi