Full Stack Developer Internship

Contract type : Internship agreement

Level of qualifications required : Master's or equivalent

Fonction : Internship Engineering

About the research centre or Inria department

The  Inria University of Lille centre, created in 2008, employs 360 people  including 305 scientists in 15 research teams. Recognised for its strong  involvement in the socio-economic development of the Hauts-De-France  region, the Inria University of Lille centre pursues a close  relationship with large companies and SMEs. By promoting synergies  between researchers and industrialists, Inria participates in the  transfer of skills and expertise in digital technologies and provides  access to the best European and international research for the benefit  of innovation and companies, particularly in the region.For more  than 10 years, the Inria University of Lille centre has been located at  the heart of Lille's university and scientific ecosystem, as well as at  the heart of Frenchtech, with a technology showroom based on Avenue de  Bretagne in Lille, on the EuraTechnologies site of economic excellence  dedicated to information and communication technologies (ICT).

Context

Henddu is an innovative startup project currently in scientific development within Inria's Startup Studio. The project's objective is to provide digital solutions to combat air pollution in African countries. To achieve this, the Henddu team is working on the development of two key platforms: HOQA (air quality monitoring in African cities and communities) and HESP (Estimation of the ecological footprint of companies).

Assignment

As an intern, you will contribute to the development of the HOQA platform, including its API and user interfaces. You will be involved in the collection, processing, and visualization of air quality data, collaborating with the technical team.

Main activities

  • Backend API Development: Design and develop RESTful APIs for the collection, processing, and management of environmental data (notably air quality data).
  • Sensor Data Integration: Set up services to integrate real-time air quality sensor data, ensuring efficient and structured storage in appropriate databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Performance Optimization: Participate in optimizing real-time data processing, addressing scalability and performance challenges with large volumes of data.
  • Testing and Deployment: Contribute to the implementation of unit and integration tests to ensure API robustness. Help deploy the platform continuously using tools like Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with frontend and data teams to ensure the APIs meet user needs and allow optimal data visualization.

Skills

  • Backend Languages: Python, PHP
  • Frontend Languages: ReactJS, React Native
  • Experience with REST APIs and associated frameworks (FastAPI, Laravel, etc.)
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB)
  • Knowledge of API security best practices
  • Experience with Docker and containerized environments management

Benefits package

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage