Backend / Frontend Developer Intern

Prospect Equities®; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs, ensuring reliable data flow between frontend and backend systems
• Participate in the design and refinement of user interfaces with an emphasis on performance, accessibility, and usability
• Identify, debug, and resolve frontend issues to continuously improve application quality and user experience
• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of frontend applications on AWS, supporting smooth releases and updates.
• Backend Developer Intern:
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Design, implement, and optimize database queries using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with the engineering team to deploy, monitor, and maintain backend systems on AWS
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize backend code to improve system performance and stability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to discussions around system design and architecture.