Software Engineering Intern (Prácticas Pre-Profesionales)

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador | IFT | Partially remote

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:rocket:We’re Hiring: Software Engineering Intern
Based in Quito, Ecuador | Hybrid
 
:office:About Us
Industry FinTech (IFT) is on a mission to modernize how private capital markets operate. Our technology powers how firms raise capital, engage investors, and manage operations with transparency, efficiency, and compliance. We’re headquartered in Miami with a growing team in Quito, partnering with U.S. private equity firms and investment groups. As we scale our internal platform, we are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our development team.
 
:desktop_computer: The Role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to work alongside our Principal Engineer, helping build and maintain the technical backbone of IFT. You won't just be watching—you’ll be coding, documenting architecture, and solving real-world integration challenges. This is an ideal position for a student in their final semesters who has worked with Clean Code, loves Python, and wants to complete their university internship hours in a fast-paced, international environment.

:male-technologist::female-technologist:What You’ll Do

Development & Integration

  • Participate in the design and testing of backend services and UI interfaces for our integration platform.
  • Help migrate and modernize automation workflows into versioned, testable services.
  • Contribute to building integration connectors for external tools (CRMs, communication platforms, etc.).

Engineering Standards

  • Join code reviews and learn to follow high-level engineering standards.
  • Help maintain technical documentation, including ADRs (Architecture Decision Records) and service catalogs.
  • Support the configuration of development environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Thesis Research

  • We provide Thesis Tracks to help you align your internship hours with your graduation requirements.
 

:white_check_mark:What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

  • Currently enrolled in the final semesters or thesis level of Software Engineering, Computer Science, or IT. (Must be eligible for academic credit/hours).
  • Fluency in technical English is essential — reading documentation and communication is a daily requirement.
  • Intermediate Python (FastAPI/Flask) + SQL (PostgreSQL) and basic-to-intermediate Frontend (JS/TS + any modern framework).
  • Solid foundations in Data Structures, OOP, SOLID, and Clean Code.
  • Proficiency with Git, Docker, and Linux/Terminal environments.
  • Ability to write unit tests and a "debug-ready" mindset.

Bonus Points For:

  • Familiarity with Web Security (OWASP) or CI/CD (GitHub Actions).
  • Experience with Automation tools (n8n, Zapier) or Third-party APIs.
  • A genuine interest in FinTech and AI/LLMs.

 

:gift:What You’ll Get

  • Validation of mandatory pre-professional internship hours.
  • Direct training from senior engineers in a global fintech environment.
  • Access to real-world data and expert feedback for your graduation project.
  • Daily shifts designed to respect your university classes and exams.
  • Top-performing interns are our first choice for full-time Junior roles upon graduation.

:dizzy:Ready to Join the IFT Team?

  • We’d love to hear from you! You can apply through one of these ways:
  • Send your resume in English to valentina@industryft.com with the subject: “Software Engineering Intern (Prácticas Pre-Profesionales) – [Your Name]”
  • Apply through our hiring platform: Trakstar
  • Or apply directly via LinkedIn