Initiativ

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Initiativ is the next-gen exchange built for open access and low cost trading EUAs, EUAAs, and UKAs. We serve aviation, maritime, and industrial companies operating under the EU ETS cap-and-trade compliance system. All Initiativ services and products will be available upon t All Initiativ services and products will be available upon the obtention of the appropriate regulatory license in Europe. All Initiativ services and products will be available upon the obtention of the appropriate regulatory license in Europe.

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Company Name: Initiativ
Job Title: Full-Stack Developer Intern
Job Description: **Job Title** Full-Stack Developer Intern **Role Summary** Assist in building a low‑latency, regulated carbon trading exchange from the ground up. Work closely with lead developers to implement and maintain a Rust‑based monolith, design PostgreSQL schemas, and contribute to the platform’s front‑end (Next.js/React). Gain exposure to blockchain integrations, high-performance system design, and financial market infrastructure. **Expectations** - 6‑12 month internship, hybrid/on‑site schedule. - Rapid onboarding to core trading systems; take ownership of modules by project’s midpoint. - Deliver clean, well‑tested code and comprehensive documentation. - Maintain professional communication in English; French an advantage. - Demonstrate curiosity and self‑motivation in a fast‑paced, early‑stage environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and extend the Rust back‑end monolith powering the exchange. - Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL schemas and queries. - Write robust, test‑driven code adhering to high‑quality standards. - Build and support low‑latency distributed services; participate in performance profiling and tuning. - Contribute to deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational tooling. - Document architecture decisions, technical processes, and debugging procedures. - Explore blockchain/on‑chain components and integrate relevant APIs. **Required Skills** - Strong foundational knowledge of web development & front‑end frameworks (Next.js, React). - Basic or keen interest in back‑end development; familiarity with Rust is optional but desired. - Experience or comfort with relational databases (PostgreSQL or equivalent). - Understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed system concepts. - Curiosity about blockchain and decentralized technologies. - Interest in financial markets and trading platforms. - Commitment to code quality, testing, and thorough documentation. - Professional proficiency in English (French a plus). **Required Education & Certifications** - Current student in an engineering, computer science, or related university program (final‑year or gap year). - Willingness to learn Rust and system‑level development. - Relevant coursework or projects in full‑stack development, databases, or distributed systems encouraged.