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Location: Hybrid (3+2), Warsaw Duration:10 months; start date: 01.07.2026 Team: Vision care Digital Health At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. We're looking for a curious and motivated engineering intern to join the Marlo Marketplace platform team. You don't need to know everything - you need to be eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and excited about building real features that reach real users. You'll work across a modern full-stack environment with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and e-commerce integrations. In this role, a typical day will include: Building and maintaining REST API endpoints in **Python (FastAPI)** and **TypeScript (Node.js)** Writing Lambda functions deployed on **AWS Serverless** infrastructure Working with **PostgreSQL** and **MongoDB** databases Integrating with third-party services like **Stripe**, **CommerceTools**, and shipping/fulfillment APIs Writing clean, typed code with proper validation and error handling Supporting CI/CD pipelines and reading build/deploy logs to debug issues WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: We care more about your "intent to learn" than a perfect resume. If you check most of these boxes, apply. Good to have some exposure to: Python or TypeScript/JavaScript (coursework, personal projects, or tutorials count) Basic understanding of REST APIs - what a GET/POST request is, what JSON looks like Familiarity with Git - committing, branching, pushing code Any database - SQL or NoSQL (even from a class) General awareness of cloud concepts (AWS, GCP, or Azure) We'll teach you: Our specific stack (FastAPI, Serverless Framework, CommerceTools, Stripe) AWS Lambda, SNS, SES patterns How e-commerce platforms and marketplace architectures work Code review practices and PR workflow How to read production logs and debug real issues You're a Good Fit If You: Can explain what you've built, even if it's small Google things you don't know and figure them out Write readable code and care about naming things well Ask for help before going in circles for too long Are comfortable with ambiguity and iterating quickly Nice to Have (Bonus, Not Required) Any exposure to TypeScript or async Python Familiarity with Docker Experience with any ORM (SQLAlchemy, Prisma, etc.) Having used Postman or similar to test an API HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Opportunity to work in best-in-class Organization among Medical Devices/Equipment sector. Opportunity to work in a high paced agile environment. Work with people who are passionate of delivering outcomes and a culture of simplification and ownership. Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world. Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (hybrid model 3+2) Brand new office in Marynarska 15, Warsaw, with a lot of facilities inside. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker You are applying to be part of the Alcon Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV or resume.
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