What we offer you
You will be given exposure to the innerworkings of one largest financial institutions in the world. Working with best-in-class teams and contributing to projects that drive innovation across the organization. As part of the internship program, you will participate in structured professional development opportunities, create connections with peers and meet leaders across Santander.
As a Payments Technology intern, you will come out of this experience with an understanding of how payment systems are integrated, documented, and maintained within a large financial institution. You will gain direct knowledge of software integration, API workflows, and system documentation, and could include exposure to enterprise payment platforms, emerging fintech tools, and cross-functional technology initiatives. You’ll learn how to collaborate with engineers, business analysts, and product managers to deliver reliable and scalable technology solutions.
Responsibilities of the Payments Technology internship role may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the integration of software solutions into the payments technology ecosystem.
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for system architecture, workflows, and integration processes.
- Researching new technologies, APIs, and tools relevant to payment systems.
- Helping ensure technical documentation and application information is accurate and up to date.
- Preparing presentations (e.g., PowerPoints) to communicate technical and business cases to stakeholders.
- Participating in testing, troubleshooting, and validating integrations.
- Special project work related to strategic initiatives within the bank – could include real-time payments, API-driven services, mobile/online banking integrations, or system modernization efforts.
What we are looking for
- An undergraduate student with an expected graduation date between either December 2026 or May/June 2027.
- Area of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline including all engineering degrees.
- Cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above.
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and courage.
- Strong English communication skills both written and spoken required.
- Analytical thinkers with a strong attention to detail.
- Organized and able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work independently on special projects.
- Ability to effectively contribute to a team environment.
It would be nice to have
- Coursework or exposure to APIs, databases, cloud computing, or software integration. (Preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). (Preferred)
- Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript. (Preferred)
