Software Engineering / QA Intern at HitchPay

You will be embedded in our agile development process and contribute to one or more of the following areas based on your skills and interests:

For Backend-focused:

• Contribute to Core Services: Write and debug code for our backend services using Node.js.

• API Development: Assist in building and testing new API endpoints that will be consumed by our mobile app.

• Database Tasks: Help write and optimize simple queries for our MySQL database.

• Learn Cloud Infrastructure: Get exposure to how we deploy and manage our services on AWS.

For Mobile-focused:

• Build UI Components: Develop and implement new UI components and screens in our Flutter mobile app, based on designs from our UI/UX team.

• Connect to APIs: Write code to fetch data from our backend APIs and display it in the app.

• Fix Bugs: Help identify and fix bugs in the mobile app to improve the user experience.

For QA/Testing-focused:

• Manual Testing: Perform thorough manual testing of new features before they are released, following detailed test plans.

• Bug Reporting: Clearly and accurately document bugs you find in our project management tool (Jira/Zoho Sprints), including steps to reproduce.

• Write Test Cases: Assist in writing clear, concise test cases for new and existing features.

• Learn Automation: Get exposure to the principles of automated testing and work alongside our QA engineers.

• Eligibility: Must be a recent graduate, a current NYSC member, or a university student seeking an Industrial Training (IT) placement in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Solid Foundational Knowledge: You have a good understanding of fundamental computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms).

• Programming Experience: You have hands-on experience with at least one programming language.

• For Backend: Experience or strong interest in JavaScript/Node.js is a huge plus.

• For Mobile: Experience or strong interest in Dart/Flutter is a huge plus.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: You are a logical thinker who enjoys breaking down problems and figuring out how things work.

• Eagerness to Learn: You are incredibly curious, proactive, and excited to learn from experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to Detail: (Especially for QA) You have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality.

• Familiarity with Git: Basic knowledge of Git for source control is a plus.

• Real-World Experience: You will write code that gets shipped and test features that go live to thousands of users. This is not a theoretical exercise; you will build a real portfolio of work.

• Mentorship from Experts: You will be paired with a senior engineer who will mentor you, review your code, and guide you through our development processes.

• Deep Fintech Insight: Gain invaluable, hands-on experience in the high-stakes world of financial technology, from payment processing to platform security.

• Full SDLC Exposure: You will participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from sprint planning and design reviews to deployment and monitoring.

• A Modern Tech Stack: Get practical experience with in-demand technologies like Node.js, Flutter, AWS, MySQL, and GitHub Actions.

• A Dynamic & Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, energetic team that values learning, collaboration, and building great products.

• Stipend: This is a paid internship designed to support you as you learn and grow.