Software Engineer Intern (Web)

CoinGecko is a global leader in tracking cryptocurrency data. Operating since 2014, CoinGecko has built the world's largest cryptocurrency data platform, tracking over 10,000 tokens across more than 400 exchanges, serving over 300 million page views in more than 100 countries. We are proud to have played a major part in mainstream awareness, adoption, and education of cryptocurrency globally.

We at CoinGecko believe that cryptocurrency and blockchain will define the future of finance, bringing greater financial and economic freedom around the world. In anticipation of that future, CoinGecko is building the foundation to scale cryptocurrency market data to serve billions.

• Web Design & Development: Assist to design and develop web applications and software solutions that meet the business' needs and requirements. Support execution of full software development lifecycles based on the department’s strategy.

• Software Development: Write clean, reusable and maintainable code and libraries. Develop and push code into the production environment effectively.

• Code Reviews: Support code reviews activities and propose ways to improve practices within the team.

• Documentation: Develop documentation to supplement project delivery and maintain a knowledge base for collaborators in the same or other teams. 

• Defect Recovery: Assist in testing and debugging procedures to ensure that code is error-free and meets specifications. Able to replicate defects, provide insights from code implementation, and resolve the issues according to team objectives.

• Sharpen the Saw: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development and contribute to continuous improvement of the team's technical skills.

• Team Player: Work collaboratively with engineering, product managers and designers to ship out products and features in a timely and effective manner. 

• Support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.

• Proven Track Record: You have relevant or prior experience in developing usable, full-featured web applications.

• Education: You are currently pursuing or recently finished a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields, or have comparable experience in software development and fundamentals.

• Product Knowledge: Strong desire and passion to learn about the blockchain/cryptocurrency industry and the problems faced by users.

• Web Development Knowledge: Is able to apply fundamental concepts effectively, follow best practices and deliver a working solution according to specifications. Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Stimulus, React) and back-end development technologies such as databases, APIs, and server-side development frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Django, or Flask, GraphQL, RDBMS). Familiarity with Agile and SCRUM software development lifecycles and methodologies. 

• People Skills: Communicates clearly and have experience working with other individuals in a team towards achieving a common goal.

• Leadership: Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision after 3 months. Has a strong sense of self-leadership, is curious and creative in finding solutions to a given task.

• Scope of Work: Work primarily on tightly scoped, routine problems where the key results are clearly defined.

• Problem Solving: Passionate about solving problems faced by stakeholders together with strong user empathy.

• Growth Mindset: Love delving into new technologies and new ways of doing things.

• You have keen interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and smart contracts.

• Nice to have: You've worked with Ruby, Rails, Javascript, React, Postgres, MongoDB, and Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud.

• Availability Requirement: This position is open exclusively for candidates available throughout the second half of 2024 (H2 2024). Applicants must be able to commit to the entire specified period to be considered for this opportunity.

• Please note that we only accept local candidates from Malaysia & Singapore. If you are interested in a remote position based outside Malaysia & Singapore, look at our remote roles. 

• The allowance for this position is RM2,250 (RM1,500 Monthly Allowance + RM150 Parking Allowance + RM600 Meal Allowance) for those based in Malaysia.

• The allowance for this position is SGD1,500 (SGD1,000 Monthly Allowance + SGD100 Parking Allowance + SGD400 Meal Allowance) for those based in Singapore.

• Remote Work Flexibility: Work wherever you feel most productive.

• Flexible Working Hours: No 9-5 structure, work the hours you need to get your tasks done.

• Annual Company Offsite: We gather once a year to meet each other in person, reflect on the year, and partake in social activities!

• An opportunity to learn about blockchain and cryptocurrencies from one of the pioneering companies in the industry.

CoinGecko is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.