Intern Software Developer

Job Description

Join Visual Alpha to use the latest technologies to disrupt the investment management industry!

Visual Alpha is a B2B fintech startup based in central Tokyo that provides an innovative SaaS data service to institutional investors and asset managers. We develop our full stack web applications using the latest technologies backed by AWS. 

We are currently hiring for an intern role to design and implement features on the cloud platform for our clients. 

Opportunity

• Work for a fast growing B2B fintech startup to innovate investment management
• Join a diverse international team of data science and investment experts
• Become one of the earliest members of a promising startup

Technologies

• React, SQL, GraphQL, Restful API

Responsibilities

• Implement full-stack features for enhancements and new projects.
• Create unit tests and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Typical time allocation: implementation 90%, release/code review: 5%, team meeting: 5%.
• Up to 40 hours per month

Qualifications

Required Skills

• A love of learning and proven experience in becoming a domain expert; in our case, you will become an expert in investment data analysis and investment reporting visualization
• Self-motivated, client-oriented thinking, ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong design, presentation, and collaboration skills; must be a strong team player
• Good knowledge of modern JS framework and SQL, or desire to learn coupled with strong experience in one of C++, Python, PHP, or Rust
• Fluent in English

Desired Skills

• Experience implementing various design patterns
• Familiarity with xUnit design concepts and patterns
• Conversational Japanese

About the Company

Visual Alpha is a B2B fintech startup based in central Tokyo that provides an innovative SaaS data service to institutional investors and asset managers. We develop our full stack web applications using the latest technologies backed by AWS.