Backend Developer Intern

**Job Title :** Backend Developer Intern **Location :** Hyderabad **Duration :** 3–6 Months Internship **About Gradzo** Gradzo is a growing hiring platform focused on helping companies discover talent efficiently. Our platform connects employers with talent through streamlined hiring workflows. We are looking for a **Backend Developer Intern** who is passionate about building scalable systems and APIs to support our growing product. **Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain backend APIs for the Gradzo platform * Work with databases to manage candidate, employer, and job data * Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices * Integrate third-party services and APIs when required * Optimize backend performance and ensure scalability * Collaborate with frontend developers to build seamless features * Debug issues and improve system reliability **Requirements** * Basic knowledge of **JavaScript / Node.js or Python** backend development * Understanding of **REST APIs** and backend architecture * Familiarity with **databases (SQL or NoSQL)** * Knowledge of **Git and version control** * Ability to debug and solve technical problems * Good communication and willingness to learn **Nice to Have** * Experience with **Supabase / Firebase / PostgreSQL** * Knowledge of **authentication systems** * Experience working with **React applications** * Understanding of deployment platforms like **Vercel / AWS** **What You Will Gain** * Real startup experience building production systems * Opportunity to work on a live hiring platform used by companies * Mentorship and hands-on backend development exposure * Potential **full-time opportunity based on performance** **Commitment** * Full-time during internship * 5-day work week **Important** * We are building infrastructure, not just UI screens. * We need someone who can think in terms of systems, databases, authentication, and scalability. * If you want to build something meaningful from scratch and grow with a startup - APPLY. Job Type: Internship Contract length: 6 months Pay: From ₹10,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Food provided * Paid sick time * Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: * Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Are you comfortable with stipend of 10,000/Month during internship? * Describe a backend project you have built. What technologies did you use and what was your role? * Have you built or worked with REST APIs before? Briefly explain one API you created or used. Work Location: In person