SoftwareSystems Engineer Intern

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Intern Software/Systems Engineer to join the Swift Sanctions Testing (STS) team in Kuala Lumpur. This 6-month internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software development DevOps practices cloud technologies and Agile delivery while contributing to a business-critical application used by financial institutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional Scrum team alongside experienced developers testers product managers and technical leads.
• Assist in the development testing maintenance and enhancement of software components within the STS product.
• Learn and contribute to Java-based application development under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily stand-ups reviews and retrospectives.
• Support the implementation of software features and bug fixes based on user stories and technical requirements.
• Assist in writing and maintaining automated tests to improve software quality and reliability.
• Learn software engineering best practices including code reviews version control testing and documentation.
• Gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines automated deployments and DevOps tooling.
• Support troubleshooting and analysis of issues in development and test environments.
• Collaborate with team members across Malaysia and Europe in a multicultural environment.
• Participate in technical discussions knowledge-sharing sessions and design walkthroughs.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and continuously develop your technical skills throughout the internship.

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Java programming and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit.
• Basic knowledge of web technologies such as HTML JavaScript or REST APIs.
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts containers (Docker) or CI/CD practices.
• Experience with university projects involving software development.
• Interest in automation scripting or DevOps practices.
• Interest in financial technology and payment systems.

• No prior professional experience required.
• Relevant academic projects coursework personal projects hackathons or open-source contributions will be considered an advantage.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.