Software Engineer Intern - MoneyLion at Gen in New York, NY

Summary: Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and MoneyLion. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced technology environment, focusing on improving backend services and enhancing APIs. Responsibilities: - Improve consistency and quality across backend services - Enhance RESTful APIs and maintain API documentation - Collaborate with engineers and PMs to apply best practices - Integrate tools, expand tests, and update documentation - Write clean, testable, and maintainable Java code - Join code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint ceremonies Required Qualifications: - You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - You have a strong foundation in Java — Java is a must for this role - You've explored (or are eager to learn) frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA - You've worked with (or studied) RESTful APIs and understand how systems communicate - You're comfortable using SQL or NoSQL databases to store and query data - You've used Git and are familiar with tools like IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub, and (optionally) Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS - You're a strong communicator, quick learner, and enjoy working on a team - You're organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines - You're curious, motivated, and excited to grow as a backend engineer Required Skills: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, RESTful APIs, SQL, NoSQL, Git, IntelliJ IDEA Benefits: Flexible working options, Time off, Competitive pay, Benefits, Well-being programs, Mentorship from experienced backend engineers, Practical experience working in a modern backend stack, Insight into scalable system architecture, microservices, and deployment, Opportunities to learn agile practices and development workflows, A chance to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven fintech platform