Software and Cybersecurity Internship in Madrid

Description

SOCIAL BALANCE SL **Las Rozas de Madrid** (Madrid) T/2026/50703 **What does the company offer?** --------------------------- * **1** internship position at **SOCIAL BALANCE SL**, lasting **6 months**, starting in **September 2026** * Monthly gross financial aid of **500.00€** * 5 hours daily, morning shift * START program * Internship center in Spain: CALLE ROTTERDAM 12 Las Rozas de Madrid (Madrid) **What type of candidate is the company seeking?** --------------------------------- * **University undergraduate or master's student:** Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity **Proposed Training Plan** ------------------------------- **Social Balance** seeks to onboard an intern interested in **Software Engineering and Cybersecurity**, motivated to develop their knowledge in a professional environment and participate in real technology projects. **Training Objectives** During the internship, the participant will be able to: * During the internship period, the participant will have the opportunity to: * Understand the operation of an international e-commerce platform and its technological architecture. * Participate in the development, maintenance, and improvement of internal tools and applications. * Become familiar with integration among different systems via APIs, web services, databases, and information exchange. * Collaborate on automation projects aimed at improving internal processes and reducing manual tasks. * Gain experience in data analysis and processing using database queries and tools. * Participate in identifying, analyzing, and resolving incidents related to software, systems, and integrations. * Learn fundamental security principles for web applications, servers, networks, and databases. * Learn how to detect and analyze potential vulnerabilities and security risks in information systems. * Become familiar with concepts such as access control, user management, permissions, and authentication. * Participate in reviewing and applying best practices related to data protection, backups, and information recovery. * Learn about tools and methodologies used for system monitoring and detection of potential security incidents. * Learn basic concepts related to hardening, vulnerability management, updates, and infrastructure protection. * Participate in technical documentation of applications, integrations, procedures, and systems. * Collaborate in evaluating new technologies and tools that may improve the company’s efficiency, scalability, or security. * Gain practical understanding of how a company engaged in e-commerce and international operations manages its technological systems. **Mentorship** The participant will receive continuous guidance and follow-up throughout the internship period, with objectives tailored to their academic background and progressively increasing responsibilities in activities and projects. **Candidate Profile** * Students pursuing degrees in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, or related fields. * Interest in programming, systems, and cybersecurity. * Knowledge of programming, SQL, Git, APIs, networks, and operating systems will be considered advantageous. * Sufficient English proficiency to understand technical documentation. * Analytical ability, curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn. **Training Value** This internship will provide hands-on experience in software development, databases, system integrations, and cybersecurity—applying academic knowledge to real-world projects and developing competencies in Software Engineering, Secure Development, and DevSecOps.