Java Engineer Intern

Join Fintech’s office in Tampa, Florida as a Java Engineer Intern!

We are seeking a passionate and driven Software Engineering Intern who has recently completed college education and is looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional software development environment. This internship is ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to transition into a career in software engineering and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in coding, testing, and documenting, while working alongside experienced developers on real-world projects.

Workplace Type: Hybrid
Weekly Hours: 29 hours per week
Duration: 6 months, with potential for full-time employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining software applications using Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot Framework
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and web services
• Work alongside senior developers in the full software development lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Java best practices
• Document code, processes, and development progress
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Support and maintain legacy applications including troubleshooting and enhancements
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed to support the engineering team
• Continuously learn and develop your skills to become a more proficient and valuable member of the development team
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Required:

• Strong interest in software engineering and Java development
• Basic understanding of Java programming language and object-oriented programming concepts
• Familiarity with J2EE technologies and Spring Framework fundamentals
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and web services
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic web development
• Basic understanding of SQL databases and database connectivity in Java
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies

Preferred:

• Exposure to Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or Spring Data JPA
• Experience with RESTful API development and testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger)
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Knowledge of application servers such as Tomcat
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) is a plus
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG
• Previous project work (academic, personal, or freelance) demonstrating software development skills

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed
• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and frameworks

About Fintech:

Fintech, a pioneering accounts payable (AP) automation solutions provider, has dedicated nearly 35 years to automating invoice processing between retail and hospitality businesses, and their supply chain partners. Backed by leading investors TA Associates and General Atlantic, it stands as a leader in this sector. Its flagship product, PaymentSource®, was first built for the alcohol industry to provide invoice payment automation between alcohol distributors and their customers across all 50 states. Today, it is utilized by over 267,000 businesses nationwide for invoice payment and collection associated with all B2B business transactions. This proven platform automates invoice payment, streamlines payment collection, and facilitates comprehensive data capture for over 1.1 million business relationships. Recognizing operational hurdles, Fintech expanded its payment capabilities to include scan-based trading/consignment selling for its vendors and retailers and built an advanced CRM tool with functionality to fortify vendor, supplier, and distributor field execution, addressing diverse profit center challenges. For more information about Fintech and its range of solutions, please visit www.fintech.com.

Fintech is a Drug-Free Workplace. Fintech is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Fintech’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. We E-Verify.

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