Backend Development Intern (Remote)

Internship details

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

7. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.

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

Skill(s) required: SQL, Git, Node.js, Data Structures

Eligibility

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

2. Can start right away or within the next two weeks

Stipend: ₹47,000 to ₹53,000 monthly

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Within 2 weeks

Perks: Mentorship from senior team members, Flexible work hours, Informal dress code

Number of openings: 6

About the company

Founded in 1993, the business writes the billing, metering and customer portal software that small water and electric utilities run on.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Within 2 weeks.

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