At Lockstep, we are building the next evolution of accounting systems. Lockstep was founded on the idea that accounting teams deserve much better tools to manage cash flow and close the books. This is a truly unique opportunity to lead the accounting team at a company that is dedicated to building new ways for accountants to work together.

At Lockstep, we build the next evolution of accounting systems. Lockstep was founded on the idea that accounting teams deserve much better tools to manage cash flow and close the books. Join us in creating the world's next transformational fintech product.

Lockstep is looking for software engineering interns for our Winter 2022 program. Each internship lasts for twelve weeks and includes a detailed project plan. You'll work with a team under the guidance of senior Lockstep team members. Each intern will report directly to the Director of their division and be paired with a team member mentor. The intern will learn and gain practical experience in a variety of disciplines, including C#, SQL Server, Azure Devops, and more.

Lockstep Software Engineering Winter 2022 Back End Internship

• Duration: Each internship lasts for twelve weeks.
• Salary: The internship is paid with a competitive salary.
• Location: The intern is fully remote and can work from anywhere in the United States.
• Dates:
  • November 8: Applications are open. Read more about the process on our Winter 2022 Internship blog post.
  • November 22: Applications are closed. Interns that have passed basic screening are sent an invitation to complete a coding test to demonstrate software programming skills.
  • December 6: Coding tests are closed. The top scoring applicants on this programming test are invited to attend a 30-minute virtual interview with senior staff.
  • December 17: Interview period ends. All offer letters are sent.
  • January 10, 2022: Internship start date!
• Scope: Each intern will work with a team on a single project. The scope of the project has been selected to help the intern experience all the stages of software engineering: design, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Bootcamp: A two-week introduction period where the intern learns the basics of Lockstep's platform.
• Mentorship: Interns meet regularly with senior engineers and with engineering leadership for career and technical guidance.
• Graduation: Successful interns receive priority consideration for fulltime positions at Lockstep.
• Specific job/project duties and team alignment will depend on the integration project for each intern.

Job Duties

• Perform independent research to identify a project design, and propose solutions to roadblocks along the way
• Develop solutions that work with the financial software ecosystem, including both internal and external products
• Partner with senior team members to learn techniques for writing practical code in the accounting field
• Develop test plans to ensure security, accuracy, and reliability for your solution
• Participate in the engineering team's full lifecycle development process
• Identify and mitigate potential risks with early planning

Qualifications

• General understanding of software engineering practices and agile and scrum methodologies
• Familiarity or experience with common back end technologies, including C#, SQL, and cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure
• Interest in a career in the software engineering field
• A desire to make accounting better for everyone
• Creativity, persistence, and enthusiasm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in computer science or related field via a college, university, or technical school program