Backend Development Intern

About the work from home internship

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. 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. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Python, English Proficiency (Written), Node.js, Linux, JavaScript, Data Structures

Eligibility

1. Have their own laptop and a reliable internet connection

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

3. Can start immediately or within two weeks

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

Stipend: ₹43,000-₹61,000/month

Duration: 6 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Letter of recommendation, Performance bonus, Mentorship from senior team members, Laptop provided for the internship, 5 days a week, Job offer on successful completion

Number of openings: 2

About the company

We employ 49,500 people across underwriting, claims, actuarial, IT and customer service.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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