Development Kondor Intern

Who are we?
At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Finastra & TCM: Who are we?
At Finastra, our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone. We build and deliver innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We're one of the world's largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers, including 90 of the top 100 banks globally.

This internship is within TCM (Treasury & Capital Markets), a specialized business unit of Finastra that provides advanced solutions for trading, risk management, and treasury operations. TCM is currently in the process of becoming an independent company, offering you a unique opportunity to contribute during an exciting transformation phase.

Your future at TCM
We believe the future of capital markets is OPEN and cloud-driven. By focusing on innovation and collaboration, TCM delivers cutting-edge solutions that empower financial institutions worldwide. As part of our team, you'll work on modern cloud technologies and help shape the next generation of financial platforms.

Why join us
Alongside amazing colleagues and engaging work, you'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where technology meets finance. We offer continuous learning and development to take your skills to the next level.

For the right candidate, this internship can be a stepping stone to a
full-time role in our Graduate Program
, giving you the opportunity to continue your journey with us and grow your career in a fast-evolving business.

If you're looking to build your career, work with experts, and be part of a business entering an exciting new chapter, join us.

About The Role
As a Cloud Developer intern, you will join and reinforce the TCM Kondor modernization and cloud enablement team which primary objective is to accelerate the Cloud Transformation journey across our core systems through innovative application development.

We are looking for a curious and enthusiastic intern to join our team to design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices on Azure. You will work on building modern, scalable solutions leveraging cloud services, APIs, and containerized architectures.

A Cloud Developer's responsibilities include developing features, integrating cloud services, building APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Ultimately, you will work with different IT professionals and teams to build innovative cloud applications that meet the needs of our organization and customers.

Objectives of this Role

• Develop cloud-native applications and microservices using modern frameworks and Azure cloud services.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to enable integration between systems and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver features.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, development frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using programming languages such as Python, Java, or
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Work with databases to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development practices.
• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues across the full stack.
• Document technical specifications, API contracts, and system architectures.
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure applications are scalable and production-ready.

Requirements

• Final year Bachelor's or Master's student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong foundation in at least one programming language (Python, Java)
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles
• Basic knowledge of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web frameworks
• Familiarity with RESTful API concepts and JSON data format
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of containerization with Docker
• Fundamental understanding of cloud computing concepts
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Passion for learning new technologies and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team environment

Nice to Have

• Experience building personal or academic projects with modern web frameworks (React, Angular, , Spring Boot, FastAPI)
• Hands-on experience with Azure services through labs or personal projects
• Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka)
• Experience with testing frameworks
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Contributions to open-source projects or active GitHub portfolio
• Cloud certifications (Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, Azure Developer Associate AZ-204)
• Understanding of application security best practices (OWASP)
• Interest in observability tools (Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana)

Benefits
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*
• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra