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 fieldStrong understanding of at least one backend programming language (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or similar)Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQLUnderstanding of RESTful API design principlesKnowledge of version control systems, particularly GitBasic understanding of data structures and algorithmsProblem-solving mindset with attention to detailGood communication skills and ability to work in a team environmentEagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirementsPreferred 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 architectureExperience with Docker and containerizationKnowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)Previous internship or project experience in backend developmentFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelinesUnderstanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)Basic knowledge of system design principlesWhat You'll Learn
Building and scaling backend systems for high-traffic applicationsWorking with modern technology stacks and cloud infrastructureAgile software development methodologiesBest practices in code quality, testing, and deploymentCollaborating with cross-functional teams in a product-driven environmentReal-world problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environmentWhat We Offer
Mentorship from experienced backend engineersHands-on experience with production-level systemsOpportunity to work on impactful features used by millions of usersCollaborative and inclusive work cultureFlexible working hoursPotential for full-time conversion based on performanceCertificate of completion and letter of recommendationDuration
5-6 months (with possibility of extension)
Skills Required
Java, Oauth, Express.Js, Postgresql, Kafka, Jwt, Spring Boot, Node.js, Go, Sql, Redis, Django, Rabbitmq, Git, Gcp, Docker, Mysql, Flask, Mongodb, Azure, Python, Aws