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Backend Developer Intern – Cryptocurrency Focus

Swing Phi
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Backend Developer Intern – Cryptocurrency Focus
Location: Remote
Type: Unpaid Internship


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Swing Phi is seeking a creative and driven Backend Developer Intern to join our growing team. As a vital part of Swing Phi, you will gain hands-on experience in building the backend infrastructure that powers our cryptocurrency-focused fintech platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, designing scalable systems and secure APIs that enhance trading and analytics experiences for digital assets.

We promote a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment where ideas thrive and contributions make a direct impact. A genuine interest in cryptocurrency and capital markets is essential.

 

What You’ll Do:

Design, build, and maintain backend services for our crypto-related applications

Work with real-time data pipelines for market data ingestion, analysis, and trading execution

Integrate with blockchain networks, DeFi protocols, and Web3 services

Optimize APIs and database performance for low-latency and scalability

Research and prototype solutions involving Layer 2 technologies and decentralized infrastructure

Write clean, secure, and maintainable code following best practices

Collaborate closely with front-end developers and product teams to ship new features

Troubleshoot and resolve backend performance and security issues

 

What We’re Looking For:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (junior or senior standing preferred)

Passion for cryptocurrency, blockchain tech, and the decentralized future

Proficiency in backend development languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go

Experience working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and authentication protocols

Familiarity with Web3 development, blockchain integrations, or DeFi smart contracts

Understanding of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus

Version control experience (Git) and comfortable working in collaborative repositories

Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies quickly

Interest or background in machine learning or AI applied to financial data is highly preferred