IT Internship
New York City
Syntax Data /
Intern /
Hybrid
About Syntax Data
Syntax LLC is a financial data and technology company that codifies business models into a relational system we call Affinity Data™. Syntax operates through three segments: Affinity Data™, Syntax Direct™, and Syntax Indices™. Using its patented FIS® technology inspired by systems sciences, the Affinity Data™ segment offers the most comprehensive, granular, and accurate product line revenue data available on the market. The Syntax Direct™ segment then uses this abundance of data to facilitate the near instantaneous creation and ongoing management of boundless direct indexing solutions and rules-based equity portfolios through a fully automated platform. The Syntax Indices™ segment offers customized and proprietary indices, including core global benchmarks and micro- and macro-thematic, smart beta, defined outcome, and target volatility indices. These indices are foundational for a range of financial products, such as ETFs, UITs, and structured products.
About this Role
We are a small, lean IT team handling everything from cloud infrastructure and security to end user machine deployments. During your 10-week internship you will work on projects across a wide range of IT functions such as IT asset management and cloud infrastructure. This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience making an impact on both external and internal facing infrastructure.
Responsibilities will include:
- IT asset management.
- Cloud infrastructure automation and management.
- Developing tools to improve development experience.
- CI/CD orchestration and development.
The ideal candidate is/has:
- Works well in a collaborative environment, actively contributing to team discussions.
- Proactive learner: Demonstrates a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving mindset: Demonstrates a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving, utilizing creative solutions and innovative strategies to overcome technical challenges.
- Commitment to professional growth: Seeks opportunities for skill development and career advancement, actively participating in training programs, workshops, and networking events to broaden knowledge and expertise in IT.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
- Familiarity with a scripting language such as Javascript, Python, or Ruby.
- Familiarity with AWS, Digital Ocean or other public clouds.
- Familiarity with containers and container orchestration.
- Familiarity with an infrastructure as code language/toolkit such as Terraform/HCL or AWS CDKPursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or other technical field.
- If not pursuing a degree, completion of a certificate program or boot camp in a related field.
$25 - $35 an hour
