Intern Software Engineer (Java / Scala) (Porto)

Nitro, Inc.; Porto; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitro is hiring an Software Engineer Intern in Porto to help design, develop, and optimise cloud-deployed JVM applications written in Java or Scala. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to contribute to key system improvements and new features.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or graduates with a passion for turning product ideas into working software, and comfort with Git and basic FP concepts.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be current undergraduate or graduate students.
• Familiarity with the JVM and Java is required.
• Knowledge of Scala is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of functional programming concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and optimising cloud-deployed JVM applications primarily written in Scala or Java.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to build and improve features.
• Help debug, test, and ensure the performance of existing software solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring best practices and clean, maintainable code.
• Support the development of new functionalities based on product requirements.

Skills

Java/JVM

Scala knowledge

Functional programming basics

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Git version control

Algorithms & data structures

Tools

Git

Job description

Intern Software Engineer (Java / Scala) (Porto)

Porto, Portugal

Join Nitro's Engineering Team

The Engineering Team at Nitro is responsible for building high-performance, scalable solutions that drive our product innovation. We are now looking for a Software Engineer Intern to support our team in developing and optimising software solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineers and cross-functional teams to contribute to the design, development, and improvement of key systems.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in developing and optimising cloud-deployed JVM applications primarily written in Scala or Java.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to build and improve features.
• Help debug, test, and ensure the performance of existing software solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring best practices and clean, maintainable code.
• Support the development of new functionalities based on product requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong interest in bringing product features to life through software engineering.
• Familiarity with the JVM and an object-oriented programming language such as Java.
• Knowledge of Scala is desired but not required.
• A basic knowledge of functional programming concepts
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems (for example: Git).
• Basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

About you

You're not just bright, you shine! Your intellect and energy make you stand out. Whether it’s problem-solving, sparking curiosity, or coming up with creative solutions, you always get the job done. Even as a current undergrad or grad student, you’re ready to make an impact in the global marketplace. You want to join an agile, innovative team that values your input and is dedicated to helping you grow.

Welcome to Nitro.

Nitro strongly encourages applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We provide an accessible candidate experience and invite you to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond.

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