Software Engineer Intern

Position Overview

Join our dynamic team at Colonies as a Software Engineer Intern, where you will play a crucial role in redefining our data model and enhancing our web application. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our business development and work management teams, who currently utilize Airtable. Your primary goal will be to review and redefine the existing data model, ensuring clarity and consistency across our systems. Once the new data model is established, you will help implement an API to integrate it with our tenant management web application.

Responsibilities

Understand and Analyze: Dive deep into the existing data model to comprehend the various data points and their sources of truth.
Redefine Data Model: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define a new, streamlined data model.
Communication and Migration: Effectively communicate the new data model to relevant teams and organize the migration process.
API Development: Gain a thorough understanding of the Airtable API and our web app's data model to facilitate seamless integration.
Product Mindset: Work alongside Product Managers and the UX team to align technical solutions with business goals and enhance user experience.

Your Profile

Currently pursuing an Engineering degree (bac +4) and seeking a software development internship for your final year.
Strong problem-solving skills and a keen interest in troubleshooting and debugging.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Fluent in both French and English, as our tech team is international and all communications are in English.
Eager to learn and adopt a product mindset, understanding user needs and contributing to the overall product strategy.

Our Tech Stack

Backend: Ruby on Rails 7
Frontend: JavaScript with Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus
UI Framework: Twitter Bootstrap 5.3
Database: PostgreSQL
Tools: Airtable, Redis, Heroku, Looker, Fivetran, Stripe

A Typical Day at Colonies

Start your day by catching up with remote colleagues on Slack over a cup of coffee. Review your tasks on the JIRA board and participate in the daily standup to discuss your progress and any blockers. Collaborate with the Business Development team to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their data needs. Work on defining and reviewing the new data model with your manager. Explore the existing web application codebase using VSCode to understand the application data model, and plan discussions with tech team members to gain further insights.

Why Join Us?

At Colonies, we are committed to transforming urban living by creating smart, community-focused housing solutions. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, contributing to innovative projects that enhance our tenant management systems. This role offers a hands-on learning experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on our business and user satisfaction.

Join us in Paris and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Apply now to start your journey with Colonies!