Backend Development Intern - Remote

About the internship

This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. As an intern, you will:

1. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack

2. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

3. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

4. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.

5. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

6. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets

7. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same

8. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer

Skill(s) required: SQL, JavaScript, Java, REST API, Node.js

Who should apply

1. Women starting or restarting their careers are encouraged to apply

2. Available for a full-time (work from home) internship for the full duration

3. Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026, 2027 or 2028 batch)

Stipend: ₹29,000 - ₹32,000 per month

Duration: 2 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Free access to paid learning courses, Internet allowance, Mentorship from senior team members, Letter of recommendation

Number of openings: 5

About the company

Our product started as a side project in 2018 and now has a few hundred paying customers, mostly in Delhi. Customers who call us usually reach someone who wrote the code they are asking about.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Arborforge Labs.