About the Role

As an Engineering Intern at Vymo, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced product engineering team responsible for building mission-critical solutions for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on real-life production systems and contribute to features that directly impact 350,000+ users globally.

You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers, product managers, and designers to solve complex problems, learn industry best practices, and sharpen your technical skills. Whether you're debugging an issue, optimizing a system, or developing a new feature, your work will make a measurable difference.

This role is ideal for candidates who are curious, self-motivated, and excited to learn and grow in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Design & Build Scalable Systems: Work with mentors to build backend services and system components that scale to thousands of concurrent users.
• Feature Development: Collaborate with product and design teams to build new features across the backend, APIs, and integrations.
• Debugging & Optimization: Investigate bugs, optimize code for performance, and enhance reliability of existing systems.
• Clean Code Practices: Write well-documented, maintainable, and testable code that adheres to industry standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and frontend developers to ensure seamless integration and high-quality releases.
• Agile Learning: Participate in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and daily standups to gain real-world exposure to agile development.
• Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation, project wikis, and system design diagrams to support maintainability.

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What We’re Looking For

• Strong CS Fundamentals: A solid understanding of computer science basics including object-oriented programming, operating systems, and networking.
• Backend Programming Experience: Hands-on coding experience with at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to apply data structures and algorithms to build efficient solutions and troubleshoot issues.
• Database Knowledge: Working knowledge of relational databases (like MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (like MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• API Integration: Understanding of how to design, consume, and troubleshoot RESTful APIs.
• Version Control: Experience using Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab for version control and collaboration.
• Team Player: Open to feedback, eager to contribute in team discussions, and ready to work in a collaborative environment.

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Nice to Have

• Event-driven Systems: Exposure to messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka.
• Caching & Scheduling Tools: Familiarity with Redis for caching and Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Cloud Platforms: Awareness of public cloud services like AWS or Azure, especially for deployment, monitoring, or storage.
• DevOps Culture: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools (Docker), and basic shell scripting.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication for working in cross-functional teams.

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Technical Skills Required

Python, Java, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, REST APIs, Git, Kafka, Redis, Airflow, AWS, Azure

Why Work at Vymo:

Vymo combines deep industry expertise with innovative technology to solve complex challenges in the financial sector. The company is recognized for its impactful contributions to AI, having won Microsoft’s 'AI for All' award for innovation. Backed by over $45 million in funding from Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Emergence Capital, and Bertelsmann Investments, Vymo is trusted by leading financial institutions such as Berkshire Hathaway, AIA, AXA, SBI Life, HDFC Bank, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata AIA, and others.