Vosyn Back End Developer - Masters-Level Internship Department: Software Development

Vosyn; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid option in Toronto

Job summary

Vosyn is seeking a Masters-level Back End Developer Intern. You will design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and databases powering Vosyn’s applications.

You’ll work with Python and frameworks like Django, DRF, Flask, and FastAPI, interfacing with PostgreSQL/SQL/NoSQL databases and collaborating with front-end teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master’s program in CS or Software Engineering, have strong Python skills, experience with RESTful APIs and security best practices, and

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering required.
• Strong backend experience with Python and Django DRF.
• Databases design and optimization (PostgreSQL/SQL/NoSQL).
• RESTful API design and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side components and APIs using Python and Django/DRF, Flask, FastAPI.
• Design and optimize data storage with PostgreSQL/SQL/NoSQL.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic.
• Ensure security and performance of web applications.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices.

Skills

Python

Django

Django Rest Framework

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful API

Security best practices

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Postman

Job description

Back End Developer - Masters-Level Internship

Work location: Remote (with hybrid options in Toronto)

Compensation: Hourly ($32 CAD)

About Us

Vosyn is a Language Synthesis AI company based in Toronto. We build technology that removes language barriers, so people can access and understand information in any language. We are preparing for an IPO, and the people who join us now help shape both the product and the company itself. Good ideas get heard here, whoever they come from.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and driven Back End Developer Intern to join our team. This role is perfect for a Master's level student with a passion for building robust and scalable backend systems. As a Back End Developer Intern, you will work closely with our engineering team to design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and databases that power our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side components and APIs using Python and frameworks such as Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), Flask, and FastAPI.
• Work with databases including PostgreSQL, SQL, and NoSQL to design, optimize, and maintain data storage solutions.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Ensure the security and performance of web applications.
• Utilize Postman for API testing and debugging.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on best practices.
• Stay informed about the latest backend development trends and technologies.

About You

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's program enrollment or completion is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of backend languages and frameworks such as Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), Flask, and FastAPI.
• Experience with database management and design (PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
• Knowledge of security best practices in backend development.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

We believe exceptional talent often emerges from diverse paths. If you possess a profound curiosity, a genuine passion for continuous personal and professional growth, and a strong desire to apply your unique abilities to create significant impact within our team, we strongly encourage you to apply - even if your background don't align perfectly with every single qualification.

At Vosyn, you have the opportunity to contribute to a growing global organisation shaped by diversity of thought, experience and cultures. Our interns come from leading universities around the world, bringing fresh perspectives to work that moves the company forward. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey, applying your abilities, learning through real contributions and bringing the best version of yourself to the team you will work alongside.

Why Join Us

• Work inside a start-up as it prepares for an IPO, and see how that actually gets done.
• Work directly with senior management and members of the advisory board.
• Build experience you can point to: real projects with real outcomes.
• Take ownership of work that matters to the company, with the pace and responsibility of a start-up.

Vosyn is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire people from different backgrounds, disciplines, and countries because the work is better for it, and we want every member of the team to feel respected and supported. We take workplace safety seriously, follow the regulations that apply to us, and expect everyone here to look out for one another. If that sounds like a place you would want to work, we encourage you to apply.

Recruitment Process

• 1 Apply
• 2 1st Interview
• 3 2nd Interview
• 4 3rd Interview
• 5 Group Discovery Session
• 6 Next Step Form
• 7 Contract
• 8 Onboarding

Your placement is an opportunity to contribute at a richly rewarding stage of growth, working directly with senior management and members of the advisory board while gaining an inside view of how a company develops. You will take ownership of work on the company's critical path, building experience you can carry into your next chapter, with priority consideration for full-time opportunities after your internship. If academic commitments affect your availability, share them with us so we can explore what is possible within your program's placement requirements. Thank you for considering a journey with us. We look forward to learning what you could contribute and what you hope to discover.