2026 Summer Internship - Backend Software Engineering Intern
Best Egg
2026 Summer Internship - Backend Software Engineering Intern
Best Egg
Posted 5 days ago
Internship
Wilmington, Delaware
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will build and enhance backend services, develop and maintain REST APIs, and support vendor integrations. They will collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to deliver features end-to-end.
We are seeking a Backend Software Engineering Intern with a strong foundation in Python and experience with relational databases and SQL. The ideal candidate should be a clear communicator, a strong team player, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with FastAPI, cloud environments, and API integrations are a plus.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Python
FastAPI
Algorithms
Data Structures
Relational Databases
SQL
Communication
Teamwork
API Integrations
Webhooks
Cloud Environments
AWS
GCP
CI/CD
Git
Job Description
We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineering Intern to join our team and support customer-facing verification and vendor integration initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on real production systems and contribute to APIs, data workflows, and backend services that power critical parts of our platform.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where you’ll ship meaningful code and gain exposure to modern backend architecture.
\nWhat You’ll Work On- Build and enhance backend services using Python (FastAPI)
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and webhook integrations
- Write and optimize SQL queries against relational databases
- Support vendor integrations and verification workflows
- Contribute to testing, debugging, and improving system reliability
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver features end-to-end
- Strong foundation in Python
- Experience with or interest in FastAPI or similar web frameworks
- Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Clear communicator and strong team player
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Eager to learn and take ownership of assigned work
- Experience with API integrations or webhooks
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.)
- Exposure to CI/CD or Git workflows
Best Egg
Best Egg is a consumer financial technology platform that aims to help people feel more confident about their everyday finances through a suite of products and resources. Our digital financial platform offers simple, accessible, and personalized financial solutions including personal loans, credit cards, and a financial health resource center. Our culture and values are one of the core reasons why our customers keep returning to Best Egg. We are committed to championing a culture of inclusiveness and diversity of thought, and we focus on providing a safe, flexible, and collaborative work environment. Our associates are encouraged to engage in creative problem solving, and we promote opportunities for growth and enrichment across the organization. If you are inspired by inspiring others, Best Egg is the place for you.
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