WHO WE ARE:
Leap is revolutionizing the event technology industry by empowering organizers to create experiences that are more engaging, more thrilling, and more impactful than ever before. Our all-in-one suite of ticketing, mobile apps, experiential marketing, and patron management tools, combined with our expert marketing services, allows organizers to drive nonstop engagement and capture all customer data from their entire event. That’s why iconic brands like New York Comic Con, Bonnaroo, Illuminarium, and the NHL choose us to power their events.
We are a diverse and passionate team of event experts and fans who are dedicated to helping organizers transform their event experiences. Like our clients, we live and breathe events. We take our passion, knowledge, and hands-on experience and apply it to our work every single day. With offices in Dallas, Montreal, and Sydney, and an expansive remote workforce across the globe, our diverse backgrounds give us the experience needed to create incredible events for any industry, anywhere in the world.
Leap Event Technology is recognized and certified as a Top Workplace and Great Place to Work Canada.
ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
Our 8 month program is an opportunity for students enrolled in a post-secondary education program to gain hands-on experience in the live event technology industry. This is a paid internship with a 40 hour a week schedule. Interns will work a hybrid schedule from one of our physical locations (Dallas or Montreal).
The program is set to start on January 6, 2025 and end on August 8, 2025. As with all of our new hires, we look for motivated people who exemplify our core values to join our team.
As a Leap Event Technology intern, you will:
Take part in our mentorship program: Be paired with an experienced member of our team
Participate in weekly intern cohort activities and events (social, team building, training)
Connect with Senior Leadership: One-on-one conversation with your department head and a Q&A session with our CEO
Have access to Udemy Business: a world-class learning and development
platform offering over 14,000 training courses
Set goals: Work with your manager to determine what you want to accomplish during the program and receive feedback on your performance
We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer Intern to join our team and work on our cloud native backend platform in C# with web frontend applications in JavaScript/Angular. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in software development while contributing to real-world projects in the Live Events domain. In addition to backend and/or frontend development, there is an opportunity to work on the data and reporting aspects using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN, YOU WILL:
Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions.
Assist in building and enhancing web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and Angular.
Contribute to the development of the backend microservices platform in C#.
Participate in the design and implementation of data storage and reporting solutions using MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
Write clean, maintainable code and adhere to best coding practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address user needs.
Conduct code reviews and assist in troubleshooting and debugging.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please submit your application to our summer internship program by
November 4, 2024. Qualified applicants will be contacted by a human resources representative to begin the interview process shortly thereafter.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
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Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Strong programming skills in either C# or JavaScript (or related programming languages with interest to learn our stack)
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Basic understanding of databases, including MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
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Knowledge of software development principles and practices.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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A passion for learning and the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly.
BONUS POINTS:
Previous internship or project experience in software development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of Kubernetes and Microservices architecture.
Experience with web application development and RESTful APIs.
Exposure to agile development methodologies.
