Intern, Backend Engineering

About the Role

CHAMP is redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders with innovative, cloud-based software. This internship offers a hands-on, immersive, and collaborative experience where work contributes to real business goals. Interns will take on a project connected to current priorities, build practical skills, and share accomplishments at an end-of-program showcase.

Your Impact

As a Backend Software Engineering Intern, you will work alongside CHAMP’s Product Engineering team on meaningful projects that contribute to technology and business. You will help develop backend services, APIs, and application logic that power CHAMP’s products, primarily using Java and Spring Boot.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a defined backend software engineering project with real business impact.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software alongside experienced engineers.
• Write and test code primarily using Java and Spring Boot.
• Help build and enhance APIs and backend services that support CHAMP’s products.
• Apply software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, APIs, object-oriented programming, and software design principles.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, fellow interns, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate project progress, challenges, and results.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
• Available to complete a 10-week internship (approximately 40 hours per week) from early June through early August 2027.
• Academic or hands-on experience with at least one programming language, with a willingness to learn and work in Java.
• Foundational understanding of software engineering concepts, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, ask questions, and incorporate feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, or the Spring Framework.
• Experience with REST APIs, SQL, databases, or cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting or automation.
• Previous technical experience through coursework, internships, hackathons, research, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Git or other version-control tools.
• Interest in backend development and working in a fast-paced, collaborative software company.

Hourly Rate: $22.50 per hour.

Location: Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office).