Backend Developer Intern (Remote,Paid)

About the RoleWe're looking for a Backend Developer Intern to join our engineering team at Credes — someone who writes clean, thoughtful backend code, understands system design at a foundational level, and is comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools in their day-to-day workflow.This is a paid, fully remote internship with real stakes.You won't be writing dummy CRUD APIs. You'll be building backend systems that power real client products and in-house applications — with live users, real data, and production constraints.If you have strong Node.js fundamentals, a working knowledge of Django or FastAPI or Go, and 2–3 projects you've actually shipped — we want to talk.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs for client and in-house projectsBuild scalable server-side applications primarily in Node.js, with Django, FastAPI, or Go as secondary stack depending on project requirementsHandle database design, schema definition, query optimisation, and performance tuning across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDBImplement authentication and authorisation flows including JWT, OAuth, and role-based access control (RBAC)Integrate backend services with web and mobile frontends through well-documented APIsUse Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimisationApply system design principles and architecture patterns to build for scale from the startLeverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) to accelerate development — and know when not to trust themDebug, test, and document backend code to production-ready standardsCollaborate with frontend and mobile developers to ensure seamless, reliable integrationsPrimary RequirementsThese are hard filters. Do not apply if you cannot demonstrate these.Node.js is mandatory — strong, demonstrable proficiency in Node.js and Express (or Fastify/Hapi)Solid working knowledge of at least one of: Django / DRF, FastAPI, or Golang2–3 deployed projects — not just GitHub repos, but applications that are or have been live; be ready to share links, explain architecture decisions, and discuss what you'd do differentlyWorking knowledge of system design fundamentals — you should be able to reason about scalability, latency, database indexing, and basic architectural trade-offsDemonstrable experience with AI-assisted development — you use tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude actively, and understand where they help vs. where they introduce riskGood understanding of software architecture patterns — MVC, layered architecture, service separation, clean code principles; you architect before you codeStrong Data Structures & Algorithms foundation and structured problem-solving approachProficiency with RESTful API design and HTTP best practicesExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL) — schema design, indexing, query optimisationFamiliarity with NoSQL (MongoDB) for document-based use casesSound understanding of authentication flows — JWT, OAuth 2.0, session managementProficient with Git / GitHub — branching, PRs, commit hygieneStrong debugging and optimisation skills — you can read an error and trace it, not just Google itBonus SkillsGolang for high-performance backend servicesFastAPI for async, high-throughput APIs (if not already in primary stack)Exposure to microservices architecture and containerisation with DockerFamiliarity with cloud platforms — AWS or GCP — for deployments and managed servicesExperience with GraphQL APIsUnderstanding of message queues — RabbitMQ or KafkaRedis beyond caching — pub/sub, job queues, rate limitingExperience integrating AI/ML models or LLM APIs into backend systemsQualificationsBackground in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated ability2–3 deployed projects (mandatory — coursework projects alone do not qualify)Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to write efficient, maintainable codeAbility to work independently and communicate proactively in a remote setupWhat We Offer₹15,000/month stipend, with performance bonuses for exceptional contributionsHands-on experience building real-world backend systems for live client and in-house productsMentorship and code reviews from experienced developersExposure to modern backend architectures, scalable design patterns, and AI-augmented workflowsFlexible working hours in a fully remote setupDirect contribution to production-ready SaaS platforms and mobile appsCertificate of Completion and a detailed Letter of Recommendation upon successful completionPriority consideration for a full-time engineering role as the company scalesHow to ApplyApply via LinkedIn or email us directly:

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