Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

Software Engneer Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain

  Node.js/Express

  backend services and REST APIs.
• Build scalable microservices and backend modules with clean, high-quality code.
• Design database schemas and optimize queries for

  MongoDB

  (and optional SQL-based systems).
• Implement security best practices including authentication (JWT/OAuth), RBAC, and data validation.
• Integrate with third-party services, APIs, and internal systems.
• Build and maintain reusable React components (secondary responsibility).
• Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to deliver full end-to-end features.
• Participate in system design reviews, architecture planning, and code reviews.
• Debug performance issues, optimize backend processing, and ensure high availability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.

Required Skills

Backend (Primary Focus)

• Strong proficiency in

  Node.js

  ,

  Express.js

  , and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of

  API design

  , microservices, and backend architecture.
• Deep knowledge of

  MongoDB

  (indexes, aggregations, transactions, schema design).
• Strong foundation in

  data structures, algorithms, and system design

  .
• Experience with authentication protocols (JWT, OAuth2, Session-based).
• Hands-on experience with

  Docker

  ,

  Git

  , and deployment on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS) is a plus.

Frontend (Secondary)

• Working knowledge of

  React.js

  , Redux or Context API.
• Familiarity with component-based architecture and frontend build tools.
• Ability to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, user-friendly features.

Good to Have

• Experience with TypeScript across backend and frontend.
• Understanding of serverless (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions).
• Testing experience: Jest, Mocha, Supertest.
• Knowledge of CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with GraphQL (Apollo/Hasura) is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Solid experience building production-grade applications.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build high-impact systems from the ground up.
• Fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Growth, mentorship, and ownership across the engineering lifecycle.
• Competitive compensation and flexible work culture.