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Summer Backend Developer Internship Jobs in Texas

Summer 2027 Internships

Fort Worth, TX · Hybrid

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Work alongside experienced engineers on projects that strengthen communities, improve ... What does the internship involve? Our internships are designed to provide an immersive ...

Summer 2027 Internships

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Work alongside experienced engineers on projects that strengthen communities, improve ... What does the internship involve? Our internships are designed to provide an immersive ...

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Summer Backend Developer Internship information

What types of projects and technologies can I expect to work with during a summer backend developer internship?

As a Summer Backend Developer Intern, you’ll typically work on real-world projects involving server-side development, database management, and API integrations. You’ll likely use popular programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, and frameworks like Django, Spring, or Express.js. Interns often collaborate with front-end developers, QA testers, and project managers, giving you hands-on experience with both code and teamwork. You can expect to participate in code reviews, debugging sessions, and documentation tasks, all of which help build a strong foundation for a career in backend development.

What is a summer backend developer internship?

A Summer Backend Developer Internship is a temporary position, usually lasting 8-12 weeks during the summer, where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience working on the server-side components of web or software applications. Interns typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and learn about databases, APIs, and cloud services. The internship provides mentorship, real-world projects, and helps participants build professional skills and a portfolio for future employment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer backend developer intern?

To thrive as a Summer Backend Developer Intern, you need a solid understanding of programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, as well as foundational knowledge of data structures and algorithms, often supported by coursework in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), version control systems such as Git, and exposure to frameworks like Django or Express is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate within teams and adapt to new challenges. Mastering these skills allows you to contribute meaningfully to real projects, learn quickly, and add value in a fast-paced development environment.

What does a summer backend developer internship do?

A summer backend developer internship involves assisting in the development and maintenance of server-side applications, working with programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js. Interns typically collaborate with teams to improve database management, API integration, and server logic, gaining practical experience in software development environments. The role often requires basic knowledge of version control systems like Git and familiarity with cloud services or frameworks.
What cities in Texas are hiring for Summer Backend Developer Internship jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Summer Backend Developer Internship job openings:
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2027 Internship - Software Engineer

Virtu Financial

Austin, TX • On-site

$5.0K - $5.8K/wk

Full-time, Internship

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Virtu is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. Our cutting edge, proprietary technology is core to everything we do. We trade in over 35 countries, across 235 financial exchanges and over 25% of retail order flow in the US. is serviced by Virtu.
Our team is a dedicated group of traders, quants and developers that are inspired by the unique and exciting challenges we solve every day. Our culture combines the creativity of a fast paced start up, with the stability of a disciplined financial services firm. We are a flat organization and encourage our people to innovate and lean on their teammates for support and collaboration. We have fun, work hard and strive to be virtuous in all we do.
DEVELOPER INTERNSHIP
Virtu's internship program offers students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and the world's financial markets. We have built a thoughtful and challenging curriculum that introduces students to all aspects of Virtu's business through a company-curated global training week, real world development projects to complete, and engaging social events to get to know our team and culture.
  • Location: Austin, New York
  • Dates: 10 week program, starting June 7th, 2027 - August 13th, 2027 (with flexibility if needed)
  • Training: Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York or Austin
  • Projects: Real problems to solve throughout the program. Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the summer program.
  • Perks (varies by location): Onsite Gym & workout classes, Onsite Barista, weekly happy hours/social events, Breakfast & Lunch, Transportation

Our development team is a highly talented group of versatile software engineers. These engineers are responsible for the design, development and optimization of our proprietary, low-latency trading systems as well as our propriety trading algorithms. This team also creates powerful trading tools, which facilitate all trading stages of our high-performance system which is deployed in financial marketplaces around the world.
As an intern, you will complete a variety of challenging development projects. You'll work alongside our senior team to improve scalability, performance and efficiency of our cutting edge trading systems. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn first hand how to design and architect a trading system for scale and to support the massive amounts of data that flow through Virtu's trading systems daily.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Rising juniors, or students expected to be ready for full time employment between December 2027 - June 2028.
  • Excellent academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Strong programming skills in Python and either Java or C++
  • Experience with JavaScript a plus
  • Some lower level programming experience a plus but not required
  • Outstanding quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude
  • Being comfortable with a wide variety of projects (frontend/backend, different programming languages)
  • A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare
  • Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team
  • Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals.

THE PROCESS
After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed to you via HackerRank. Upon review, we will reach out to arrange next steps. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Salary Range: $5,000 - $5,800 weekly (salary range is exclusive of sign on bonuses, housing, meals, benefits or any other forms of compensation)
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.