Backend Developer Intern

Backend Developer Intern — Unpaid

Duration: 3 MonthsType: InternshipStipend: Unpaid

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Backend Developer Intern to join our development team and help build and improve the backend infrastructure for our mobile application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs and services.
• Work with databases to store and manage application data.
• Implement user authentication and authorization.
• Build APIs for user profiles, posts, connections, messaging, and other app features.
• Integrate frontend/mobile applications with backend APIs.
• Debug issues and optimize backend performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Collaborate with mobile developers and UI/UX designers.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and deployment.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of backend development.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework:
• Node.js / Express.js
• Python / Django / Flask / FastAPI
• Java / Spring Boot
• Knowledge of REST APIs.
• Understanding of SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Basic knowledge of Git and GitHub.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization.
• Problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

Good to Have

• Experience building backend projects or APIs.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with Firebase or cloud services.
• Basic knowledge of Docker.
• Understanding of API security.
• Knowledge of real-time communication such as WebSockets/Socket.IO.

Who Can Apply

• Students, recent graduates, or self-taught developers.
• Candidates with personal/college backend projects are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be willing to learn and work on a real-world application.

Note: This is an unpaid 3-month internship. Candidates will get practical experience working on a real-world mobile application and backend system.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote