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Software Engineering Intern at Turaco

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Company Details
Name:Turaco
Industry: Insurance
Description: Turaco is a micro-insurtech company changing healthcare financing in emerging markets. We provide simple, affordable health and life insurance to low-income earners, distributing our products through partnerships with leading businesses in Kenya and Uganda. Our mission is to act as a safety net, freeing people from the fear of health-related financial shocks.
Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineering Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a self-starter who wants to gain professional experience in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the engineering team to build solutions, fix bugs, and learn how to deploy software at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development Support: Assist the team in designing, developing, documenting, and implementing solutions for user needs.
  • Code Maintenance: Help maintain and manage existing source code and systems.
  • Quality Assurance: Learn to develop unit and integration tests and proactively search for and fix bugs.
  • Documentation: Create technical documentation for internal and external use to support project continuity.
  • Team Support: Provide technological support to the team and help train users on systems.
  • Continuous Learning: Investigate and use new technologies where relevant to improve current processes.

Key Qualifications & Profile

  • Tech Stack Interest: Familiarity with Java (Spring Boot) and/or JavaScript (ReactJS, Vue, or AngularJS).
  • Database Fundamentals: Basic understanding of SQL and practical experience with any database system.
  • Computer Science Foundation: Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
  • Experience: 6 months to 1 year of exposure to coding (via internships, freelancing, bootcamps or a full time job).
  • Education: Recently completed a degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering.
  • AI: Effectively utilized cutting-edge AI development tools and platforms, demonstrating a strong commitment to leveraging the latest AI advancements.

Soft Skills

  • Humble, collaborative team player with outstanding communication skills.
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves, dig into details, and solve problems.
  • Eager to live Turaco’s values: pushing boundaries, working with excellence, and respect for the individual.
  • High enthusiasm to learn and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
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