Backend Engineer Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of robust backend features and services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in end-to-end development cycles under guidance, including coding, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to performance tuning, debugging, and improving existing services.
• Write clean, maintainable code and follow engineering best practices.
• Collaboration: Share knowledge on Java best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver cohesive, high-quality releases on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and Debug: Diagnose issues in production, implement long-term fixes, and proactively prevent downtime or regressions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid coding skills and basic computer science basic knowledge.
• Communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems in production environments.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Strong understanding of Spring/Spring Boot frameworks, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases, and knowledge of database performance optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from concept to deployment.