Firebase Backend Developer Intern (Unpaid Co-op) - Agile Scrum - Healthlk Healthcare

To achieve optimal health, you need to coordinate appointments with your doctor, visit the lab for analyses, pick up medications from the pharmacy, and keep all these elements connected. Managing all this can make it challenging to organize your doctor's diagnoses, prescriptions, lab results, and health history.

Our new health platform, HealthLk, connects you with your healthcare providers and organizes your lab results and medications. Utilizing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, HealthLk guides you and your healthcare providers in achieving maximum health.

HealthLk puts your health in your own hands for free.

Using Google technologies, Dr. Maher and his team are building a very secure, reliable, and robust cloud platform for HealthLink.

Soon, you can download the application from Google Play and the Apple Store.

Role DescriptionThis is an unpaid co-op and internship role as a Firebase Backend Developer Intern in a startup. We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented Firebase Backend Developer Interns to support our Agile Scrum team in developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our healthcare application Healthlk. This unpaid co-op internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in backend development within the healthcare sector, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend services using Firebase. • Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Assist in the development of scalable and efficient backend architecture to support mobile and web applications. • Implement and manage databases, authentication, cloud functions, and real-time data synchronization using Firebase. • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards. • Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs to ensure smooth application performance. • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Firebase and backend development.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field). • Strong interest in healthcare technology and backend development. • Basic understanding of Firebase services (Firestore, Realtime Database, Authentication, Cloud Functions, etc.). • Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in backend development within a fast-paced healthcare technology environment. • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. • Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule. • Professional development opportunities, including workshops and training sessions. • Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance

Key Skills

• Backend