Job description:
Please note: We are a remote-first organization so you can work from anywhere in India. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.


We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for enthusiastic techies to join as Frontend engineering interns in various teams at Cactus Communications, the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading innovator in AI solutions for academic research and scholarly communications.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in backend development, working on real-world projects and contributing to the development of scalable and efficient server-side applications.
Cactus Labs is the high-impact R&D Cell of CACTUS. We harness the power of AI and Big Data to develop innovative products and solutions for publishers, businesses and for stakeholders in academia and the life sciences. We are a multi-cultural team spread across 6+ countries and set up 100% remotely. We have various tribes (teams) at Labs who work majorly in domains such as Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Applied ML and Low Latency engineering.
You can check out our website to know more about the team and our solutions - https://cactuslabs.io/
Our ground-breaking AI writing tool Paperpal www.paperpal.com is revolutionizing scholarly writing. Job responsibilities:

• Devise innovative and (1, Title 1, Year 1) scale-able solution to complex problems using design patterns, or other known algorithms/tools available
• Improving system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures
• Maintaining and improving existing codebases and peer review code changes
• Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary
• Assist in task planning, estimation, and scheduling
• Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management
• Takes responsibility for his/her deliverables, especially in relation to sensitive timings

Qualifications and prerequisites:

• Understanding of SpringBoot and Java in a professional setting, Understanding of Microservices would be added advantage
• Understanding of database design and optimisation
• Understanding of software design principles, design patterns
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining and understanding complex technical ideas
• Understanding of working on any cloud environment, preferably AWS

Additional information: CACTUS is a culture-driven company powered by its people, their passion, and their inspiration. All Cactizens live by the culture and values that define us. We value people for their talent, personality, competency, and the ability to learn and grow. We create a work environment that allows people to thrive and show their best performance. We believe in meritocracy. We take pride in our diversity. We strive to embrace diverse voices and create an inclusive workplace. We encourage all Cactizens to talk openly about their ideas and opinions and provide feedback to anyone who is a part of CACTUS, regardless of designation, experience, or seniority. We also encourage them to place their trust and be open to differences in opinions and feedback. About CACTUS: Cactus Communications is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. We offer editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers; strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations; AI-powered scholarly publishing products for journals and researchers; and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, and Mumbai; a global workforce of over 3,000 experts; and customers from over 190 countries. Awards and recognition:

• Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
• Recognised as \xe2\x80\x98Employers of the Future\xe2\x80\x99 two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
• Recognised as One of India\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work\xc2\xae in 2022
• Winner of \xe2\x80\x98Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services\xe2\x80\x99 at AWS AI Conclave 2022
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
• Emerged as one of India\xe2\x80\x99s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019
• Ranked #1 among India\xe2\x80\x99s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Institute in 2017