Software Engineering Intern
EBSCO Information Services
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Job Description
Overview
EBSCO Information Services delivers a fully optimized research experience with a powerful discovery platform. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, many on hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on forward-thinking strategies and innovation. Join us and impact how research is supported globally.
Your Opportunity
As a Software Engineering Intern on Team.Matrix, you will contribute to modernizing a critical internal diagnostic tool. You will assist in migrating a legacy utility (Zion Reloaded) from a JavaScript and React based system to a Python+JavaScript backend using Flask while ensuring functional parity.
What You'll Do
- Review and understand the existing diagnostic utility in JavaScript (React).
- Assist in migrating the utility to a Python & JavaScript backend using Flask.
- Port frontend functionality and implement/extend Flask APIs.
- Write unit/integration tests to validate expected behavior.
- Contribute to documentation including setup instructions and usage notes.
- Collaborate with Team.Matrix engineers to troubleshoot and refine the tool.
Your Team
You will join Team.Matrix, a group responsible for building and maintaining internal diagnostic tools to help debug search-service runtime issues. Mentoring by senior engineers is a key benefit.
About You
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, you have experience with Python or JavaScript and familiarity with web application concepts such as front-end and back-end development, APIs, and React. You are eager to learn from existing codebases, write clear documentation, and communicate technical questions effectively.
What Sets You Apart
- Prior coursework or projects involving Django, Flask, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with migrations or refactoring legacy code.
- Strong curiosity about internal tool support for large-scale systems.
- Attention to detail in validating functionality and behavior.
Key skills/competency
- Python
- JavaScript
- React
- Flask
- Debugging
- Legacy Code
- Migrations
- Unit Testing
- Documentation
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at EBSCO Information Services
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant Python and JavaScript skills.
- Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize experience with internal tools and migrations.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice coding challenges on Flask and React.
- Network online: Connect via LinkedIn with EBSCO engineers.
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