Digital Factory - Software Engineer (Backend) - Intern

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The opportunity: your next adventure awaits 

As a Software Engineering Intern (Backend), you will work alongside experienced engineers to help design, build, test, and operate backend services that power EY’s digital products and platforms. This role is focused on learning by doing, giving you exposure to real-world software engineering practices while contributing to meaningful solutions under guidance and mentorship.

You will support the development of APIs, data access layers, integrations, and backend components, collaborating with Product, Architecture, Frontend, and Data teams to deliver well-crafted software in an agile environment.

You will gain hands-on exposure to AI‑enabled Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, using AI tools to support design, coding, testing, documentation, and operational excellence while learning how to apply them responsibly in an enterprise environment.

What we look for: 

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

Responsibilities:

Backend Development & APIs 

• Contribute to the implementation of backend services and APIs under supervision. 
• Assist with building and maintaining data access layers and simple integrations. 
• Follow secure coding practices and established development standards. 

Quality & Learning 

• Write clean, readable, and testable code with guidance from senior engineers. 
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality. 
• Support testing activities including unit and basic integration tests.

Collaboration & Agile Ways of Working 

• Work as part of an agile team, attending stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Frontend, Data, and Platform teams to understand end-to-end solutions.
• Document your work and learning clearly for knowledge sharing.

Growth & Development 

• Learn modern backend engineering tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Actively engage in mentoring, training sessions, and technical communities at EY.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks with support, steadily increasing independence over time.

AI‑Assisted Development & Learning

• Use AI‑powered tools to support code generation, refactoring, debugging, and test creation under supervision.
• Leverage AI to improve documentation quality, code readability, and knowledge discovery.
• Learn responsible AI usage practices, including validation of outputs, security awareness, and data privacy considerations.

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or recently graduated) in:

• Computer Science,
• Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Basic programming experience in one or more of: .NET/C#, Python, or similar backend-oriented languages. 
• Fundamental understanding of data concepts and databases (relational or NoSQL). 
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. 
• Interest in backend development, APIs, and distributed systems.

Preferred

• Exposure to REST APIs, web services, or backend frameworks. 
• Awareness of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and container concepts (Docker). 
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts, automated testing, or DevOps practices. 
• Coursework or project experience with software architecture or design patterns. 
• Experience working on academic, personal, or open-source projects.
• Awareness of AI‑assisted development tools (e.g. code assistants, test generation, documentation tools) and interest in modern, AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

What’s in it for you:

• A structured internship with hands-on experience in real enterprise-scale software systems. 
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and access to EY’s global learning platforms. 
• Exposure to modern backend engineering practices, cloud platforms, and agile delivery. 
• The opportunity to build a strong foundation for a future career in software engineering.

What you can expect:

1. HR Call
2. Technical Interview
3. Leadership Interview

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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