Back End Developer - Masters-Level Internship
Department: Software Development
Duration: 520 Hours (3 months full-time / 6 months part-time)
Work location: Remote (with hybrid options in Toronto)
Compensation: Hourly ($32)
About Us
Vosyn is a Language Synthesis AI company based in Toronto. We build technology that removes language barriers, so people can access and understand information in any language. We are preparing for an IPO, and the people who join us now help shape both the product and the company itself. Good ideas get heard here, whoever they come from.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and driven Back End Developer Intern to join our team. This role is perfect for a Master's level student with a passion for building robust and scalable backend systems. As a Back End Developer Intern, you will work closely with our engineering team to design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and databases that power our applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain server-side components and APIs using Python and frameworks such as Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), Flask, and FastAPI.
- Work with databases including PostgreSQL, SQL, and NoSQL to design, optimize, and maintain data storage solutions.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Ensure the security and performance of web applications.
- Utilize Postman for API testing and debugging.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on best practices.
- Stay informed about the latest backend development trends and technologies.
About You
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s program enrollment or completion is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of backend languages and frameworks such as Python, Django, Django Rest Framework (DRF), Flask, and FastAPI.
- Experience with database management and design (PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL).
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
- Knowledge of security best practices in backend development.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
We believe exceptional talent often emerges from diverse paths. If you possess a profound curiosity, a genuine passion for continuous personal and professional growth, and a strong desire to apply your unique abilities to create significant impact within our team, we strongly encourage you to apply - even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification.
Why Join Us
- Work inside a start-up as it prepares for an IPO, and see how that actually gets done.
- Work directly with senior management and members of the advisory board.
- Build experience you can point to: real projects with real outcomes.
- Take ownership of work that matters to the company, with the pace and responsibility of a start-up.
DEI and Workplace Safety
Vosyn is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire people from different backgrounds, disciplines, and countries because the work is better for it, and we want every member of the team to feel respected and supported. We take workplace safety seriously, follow the regulations that apply to us, and expect everyone here to look out for one another. If that sounds like a place you would want to work, we encourage you to apply.
Recruitment Process
- 1Apply
- 21st Interview
- 32nd Interview
- 43rd Interview
- 5Group Discovery Session
- 6Next Step Form
- 7Contract
- 8Onboarding