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Backend Engineering Intern

CompanyEvolution
LocationLisbon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with the development team to build and maintain scalable software systems using Scala. Participate in the full software development lifecycle while focusing on technical skill improvement and industry trends.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9086
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Evolution is a world-leading innovator in product development and advanced IT solutions for online casinos. We are a multinational B2B product and service provider with an extensive track record of number 1s and are always looking for great people to help us create the next big product hit. Founded in 2006, we’ve grown to a diverse group of 20,000 people guided by our values: ALIVE, do RIGHT, and work TOGETHER. Our teams create our product concepts, develop the software, integrate the product with the operators’ interface, and deliver both the technical solutions and the staff required for the operators to offer online slots and live casino 24/7/365 on mobile, tablet, or desktop. We also build our studios and interiors. Evolution AB (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Nordic with a MCAP of over EUR 24B. Please read our Privacy and Cookies policies below before submitting any personal data to us: https://www.evolution.com/privacy-policy & https://www.evolution.com/cookies-policy Followers must be 18+. https://www.begambleaware.org/ Please gamble responsibly. 🔞 Evolution is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence MGA/CRP/187/2010. Evolution is also licensed and regulated in many other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Romania, South Africa, and others.
About the Role

Company Description

Evolution is an award-winning company, founded in 2006. Across our 20+ sites, we have 20 000+ people working in the fields of Product Innovation, Software Development, Game Presenters & Hosts, IT-support, Facility & Studio build as well as support services. Evolution provides a dynamic and creative work environment with a unique opportunity for the right people to enhance their skills and drive their passion. Our culture is rooted in Evolution’s core values ALIVE, do RIGHT and work TOGETHER and we operate guided by our vision to become the leading supplier of online casino in the world.

Job Description

We are excited to offer a 6 month internship for passionate individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in Scala development.

As an intern, you will contribute to building, scalable systems which use modern functional programming-based design approaches.

You’ll work with a modern technology stack, including Scala and Cats Effect, while collaborating with experienced engineers and gaining real-world development experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering or a related field 
  • Passion for software development and a desire to improve technical skills 
  • Basic knowledge of Java, functional programming, or object-oriented programming, with a willingness to learn and contribute 
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English 
  • Strong communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving 

Responsibilities 

  • Collaborate with the development team to contribute to production software using Scala 
  • Participate in software development, focusing on improving technical skills and staying up to date with industry trends 
  • Assist in delivering high-quality code for a scalable application with a global user base 
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and problem-solving  

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to

  • Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment within an experienced game development team 
  • Work with a modern, developer-friendly tech stack 
  • Learn from an international team at a successful, publicly traded company 
  • Benefit from mentorship and training opportunities 
  • Explore new approaches and technologies in an entrepreneurial culture 
Key Skills
ScalaCats EffectFunctional programmingJavaObject-oriented programmingSoftware developmentProblem-solvingCommunication
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineering
Benefits
MentorshipTraining opportunitiesDynamic work environment