Cloud & Backend Dev Intern (Remote/Hybrid)

Maine Tech Hub; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

And more

Job summary

WEX is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join a team of engineers and product managers tackling real-world challenges with modern cloud infrastructure, backend tools, and AI-driven development.

You will gain hands-on experience containerizing apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure, and building C# backend components while exploring AI workflows and Cursor tooling. This 13-week paid program runs late May to mid-August, with remote, hybrid, and onsite options across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Educational Foundation: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or related field and will have completed at least your Sophomore year of school at the start of the internship.
• Foundational experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and C# through coursework or hands-on projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (or general cloud computing concepts).
• Basic knowledge of Python, Helm charts, or AI agent frameworks is a plus.
• Eagerness to adopt AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor) and learn rapidly during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Build Infrastructure & Tools: Containerize applications and manage deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure.
• Develop Backend Services: Write clean C# code to build internal developer tools, templates, and backend components.
• Leverage Modern AI Workflows: Utilize modern AI coding tools (such as Cursor) and explore AI agents to streamline development and automate workflows.
• Learn & Collaborate: Partner with senior engineers to learn CI/CD practices, cloud architecture, and modern DevOps standards in an agile environment.

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

C#

Azure

Python

Cursor AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / related field

Tools

Helm charts

AI agent frameworks

CI/CD tooling

DevOps practices

Job description

WEX is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join a team of engineers and product managers tackling real-world challenges with modern cloud infrastructure, backend tools, and AI-driven development.

You will gain hands-on experience containerizing apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure, and building C# backend components while exploring AI workflows and Cursor tooling. This 13-week paid program runs late May to mid-August, with remote, hybrid, and onsite options across the U.S.