Back End Developer Intern

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Company Overview

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and talented Backend Developer Intern to join our engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining the "engine" that powers our applications. You will work closely with our senior developers to design, develop, and deploy server-side logic, databases, and APIs. If you are a strong problem-solver with a passion for clean, efficient code, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain APIs:

  Assist in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs that serve our web and mobile applications.

• Server-Side Logic:

  Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in [Primary Language, e.g., Python, Node.js, Java, Go] to support new and existing features.

• Database Management:

  Help design database schemas, write efficient queries, and manage data in our [e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB] databases.

• Collaborate:

  Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and deliver seamless end-to-end features.

• Testing & Debugging:

  Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Code Reviews:

  Engage in code reviews to learn best practices and contribute to maintaining a high-quality codebase.

• Documentation:

  Write and maintain technical documentation for the code and APIs you help build.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, including

  data structures

  ,

  algorithms

  , and

  object-oriented programming (OOP)

  .
• Basic experience with at least one server-side programming language (e.g.,

  Python

  ,

  Node.js

  ,

  Java

  ,

  Go

  ,

  Ruby

  , or

  C#

  ).
• Familiarity with database concepts (SQL or NoSQL).
• Eagerness to learn, a strong problem-solving attitude, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a specific backend framework (e.g.,

  Django/Flask

  for Python,

  Express.js

  for Node.js,

  Spring Boot

  for Java).
• Familiarity with version control, especially

  Git

  .
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g.,

  AWS

  ,

  Google Cloud

  , or

  Azure

  ).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like

  Docker

  or

  Kubernetes

  .
• Personal coding projects or contributions to open-source projects (please share your GitHub link!).

What We Offer

• Mentorship:

  Direct mentorship from experienced senior engineers.

• Real Impact:

  The opportunity to work on real projects that will be deployed to production and used by our customers.

• Learning & Development:

  A collaborative environment where you are encouraged to ask questions and grow your skills.