Location: Brno

Duration: 12 weeks - Must be an active student

July 1st - 30th September

Who Are We?

At Gen, we are dedicated to providing cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection to over 500 million users in 150 countries. We offer trusted products like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. As a global leader in digital security, we empower users to take control of their digital lives. Join our team to help us build the future of cybersecurity, providing innovative solutions that protect millions.

How We Work

Our hybrid work style ensures collaboration with flexibility. In Prague, you'll spend time both in the office and working remotely, contributing to a creative, fast-paced environment where every team member's ideas matter. You will be part of a diverse, inclusive team, helping drive impactful solutions that contribute directly to our mission.

Role Overview/Team

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in software development? As a Software Developer Intern, you will directly contribute to optimizing and enhancing our B2B ordering platform. This platform is critical for improving business processes, and you will be an integral part of the team, solving real problems through data interpretation, system performance monitoring, and telemetry evaluation. You will be collaborating with the team to analyze and improve existing processes, as well as developing solutions to streamline use cases that are currently inefficient. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge technologies, and directly impact the product’s success.

Mission and Goals

Your mission is to help improve and optimize our B2B ordering platform by:

• Streamlining processes and enhancing system performance.
• Collaborating with the development team to analyze and improve existing workflows.
• Assisting in data interpretation and system performance monitoring to ensure smooth operations.

Objectives:

• Development & Testing: Assist in the development and implementation of features for the platform using technologies like PHP, ReactJS, and .NET.
• Problem-Solving: Work with mentors and the team to refine your problem-solving approach and apply it to real-world challenges.
• Collaboration: Contribute to team discussions and help identify areas for improvement in system performance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clean, scalable code and contribute to documentation, ensuring that your solutions are easy to understand and maintain.

Competencies:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PHP (Symfony or similar), ReactJS, or .NET. Basic understanding of SQL querying and optimization.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking with the ability to assess issues and propose effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Learning: Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies, taking the initiative to solve problems and improve processes.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Docker, GitHub, GCP, and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of database management and data processing.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with agile development frameworks like SCRUM or KANBAN.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options (hybrid model with time in the Prague office).
• Direct hands-on involvement in the development process.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• A chance to work on a B2B ordering platform, learning and contributing to key software development practices.

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Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.