Software Engineering Intern (ESPA)

About Dialectica

Dialectica is the global leader in insights on-demand. We enable investment and business professionals to access untapped market, competitive & customer insights powered by the world’s hardest to find experts, and cutting-edge technology. Our team of +1,000 professionals in 6 offices spanning 3 continents, works with top-tier investment funds, management consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies around the globe.

Driven by our mission to achieve unparalleled customer recognition, we are developing the most trusted and innovative knowledge-sharing platform in the world. Dialectica has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times for 4 years in a row, a Top Employer for Recent Graduates by The Career Directory in Canada and a Best Workplace.

Our Values

As a company, everything we do is driven by a firm belief in the following values:

• Ownership
• Growth Mindset
• Teamwork
• Respect

About the role

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of software development. You will work closely with our experienced Tech & Engineering team, contributing to meaningful projects. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting in the development of software applications, participating in team meetings, and supporting ongoing projects with coding, testing, and debugging tasks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a solid grasp of core software development principles.  
• Foundational programming skills in at least one language (familiarity with Ruby or Python is a plus) and basic understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST/GQL).
• Exposure to version control systems, preferably Git.
• Awareness of or interest in leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance the software development lifecycle (e.g., coding assistance, automated testing).
• Curiosity about applying AI/ML techniques or services for analyzing and manipulating large datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges, contributing to the success of the Agile/SCRUM teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an Agile/SCRUM team to design, develop, test, and maintain microservices and APIs (REST/GQL) using Ruby (Hanami) and Python.
• Leverage AI tools to assist in code development and contribute to implementing AI/ML techniques for data processing and analysis under guidance.
• Work with diverse data stores (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, DocumentDB) and gain exposure to deploying services on AWS.
• Engage actively in the full software development lifecycle, utilizing Gitlab for version control, JIRA for task tracking, participating in code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, development practices, and advancements in AI relevant to the role.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real-world projects.
• Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
• Learning and development opportunities (e.g. onboarding, on-the-job training, Udemy courses and many others!)
• Company sponsored team-bonding events.
• Weekly health & wellness activities (e.g. basketball, football, yoga, running), gym discounts, healthy breakfast, snacks and beverages
• Entrepreneurial culture and amazing coworkers!