Backend Development Intern

Business Unit

What The Role Entails

Develop and enhance real-time payment processing systems, working within a lean, high-impact engineering team. Optimize latency-sensitive backend systems using open-source technologies, ensuring seamless integration with order and execution management systems. Identify opportunities for system enhancements, designing and implementing innovative solutions to improve transaction efficiency and latency performance. Develop and maintain market data and transaction databases, supporting research, analytics, and trade execution workflows.

Who We Look For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with graduation expected between 2026 and 2027. Able to commit to a full-time or part-time internship for 6 months from April 2026 onwards. Strong hands-on experience with Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot; prior internship experience in financial software engineering is a plus. Understanding of real-time risk management, concurrent programming, and scalable, high-availability distributed systems. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working with agile development methodologies and focusing on continuous improvement. Strong ownership mentality, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese Mandarin to facilitate coordination with China-based stakeholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.