Backend Engineer - INTERN

Imagine if there was something we could all change today that would reduce global warming by 10% - That’s how much food waste contributes to the climate crisis, and yet we continue to waste 40% of all the food produced.

Our app connects consumers to surplus food from local restaurants and grocery stores, such as pastries, fresh produce, sushi and more, which would otherwise be thrown away. 

Too Good To Go is looking for an Intern Backend Developer to join our company for 6 months(e)You will work within our Retail Technologies Solution, focusing purely on the FoodMemo platform, to effectively support retailers in reducing in-store food waste(e)This comes after the exciting announcement that we have recently acquired CodaBene, A French Tech start-up, with the same mission as us; fighting food waste!

The role

You will work on developing and backend of our FoodMemo application, by doing, but not limited to the following:

• Create and maintain backend APIs using the Django Framework
• Develop our dashboard web app using the Django Framework
• Write unit tests for the APIs and the web app
• Participate in choosing the new technologies and libraries to implement
• Define UI and UX with the product team 

Requirements

• Proven experience with Python(e)Additional experience with Django is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming
• Is hungry to make a difference.
• Enjoys actively participating in a cross-functional product team.
• Enthusiasm to absorb knowledge from the team, with a caring and driven attitude.

What we offer

• A rare opportunity to work in a social impact company (and certified B Corporation!) where you get to wake up every day knowing you’re achieving positive change.
• The experience of being part of an international company with 1200 + enthusiastic and highly talented teammates across 17 countries (and counting) – always ready to share knowledge and support!
• Strong personal and professional development in an intense and high-growth scale-up environment.
• An open company culture where you have the independence and room to unleash your creativity.
• A strong team culture where successes are celebrated together.

Interested...

Now that we have caught your attention, it is time for you to catch ours(e)Please make sure to include your English resume and a simple 1-page cover letter telling us why you are the right fit for us(e)All applications are continuously evaluated by real people!

Our values:

# We fight together: food waste is a big beast to fight(e)We can do it if we fight together as Waste Warriors with no ego(e)We believe in a #oneteam.

# We raise the bar: we always push for more(e)We work smart, smash barriers and elevate one another.

# We keep it simple: our ambitions are bold but our solutions are simple.

# We build a legacy: we’re proud of the change we’re driving.

# We care: we always look out for each other(e)Caring is also about the way we do business(e)We do the right thing.

How to apply

We take recruitment very seriously, so please carefully read everything we have written above(e)Please also check our website and international media in order to get a good overview of Too Good To Go.

Submit your CV and Cover letter in English telling us why you are the right fit for this position.

Please note that we only accept applications coming through our platform(e)No CV or Cover Letter will be accepted by email or LinkedIn direct messaging.

Job Ref: #LI-RS1