Job Description: Backend Development Intern
Company: Vantage Circle
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated and talented Backend Developer Interns to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience building scalable backend systems that power our employee engagement platform used by millions of users globally. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects that directly impact our product.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for our platform
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and designers
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments
- Assist in database design, optimization, and query performance improvements
- Implement automated tests to ensure code reliability and quality
- Work on feature development from conception to deployment
- Learn and apply software design patterns and architectural principles
- Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong understanding of at least one backend programming language (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or similar)
- Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL
- Understanding of RESTful API design principles
- Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
- Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with backend frameworks (Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Express.js, etc.)
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience with Docker and containerization
- Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
- Previous internship or project experience in backend development
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)
- Basic knowledge of system design principles
What You'll Learn
- Building and scaling backend systems for high-traffic applications
- Working with modern technology stacks and cloud infrastructure
- Agile software development methodologies
- Best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a product-driven environment
- Real-world problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Offer
- Mentorship from experienced backend engineers
- Hands-on experience with production-level systems
- Opportunity to work on impactful features used by millions of users
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture
- Flexible working hours
- Potential for full-time conversion based on performance
- Certificate of completion and letter of recommendation
Duration
5-6 months (with possibility of extension)
