Backend Development Internship

New Delhi, India
2026-03-13
Role Description

We are looking for a passionate

**Backend Developer Intern**
 who wants to work on real startup products and build scalable backend systems. You will collaborate closely with the product and engineering teams to develop robust APIs, improve system performance, and implement real-time features that power the Upfound platform.

**APPLY HERE -**
 https://forms.gle/xuETBCddiK6bjtCC8

 This internship is ideal for developers who want
 **hands-on startup experience and exposure to real production systems.**

 ⚡ Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain

**RESTful APIs**
 using Node.js and Express.js
* Design and manage
 **database schemas**
 using Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL
* Build scalable backend services to support platform features
* Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs smoothly
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
* Debug, test, and optimize backend performance
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving backend architecture

 🛠️ Primary Requirements

* Strong knowledge of

**Node.js**
 and

**Express.js**
 for backend development
* Experience with

**Prisma ORM**
 and

**PostgreSQL**
* Understanding of

**REST APIs**
 and backend architecture
* Familiarity with

**Git/GitHub**
 for version control and collaboration
* Basic understanding of authentication and API security

 ⭐ Bonus Skills (Good to Have)

* Experience with

**WebSockets / Socket.io**
 for real-time features
* Knowledge of

**Redis**
 or

**RabbitMQ**
 for caching or messaging
* Familiarity with

**TypeScript**
* Understanding of

**Docker**
 and containerized applications
* Exposure to
 **scalable system design**

 🌱 What You'll Gain

* Hands-on experience working in a
 **real startup environment**
* Opportunity to build
 **production-level backend systems**
* Work directly with founders and core engineering team
* Exposure to

**AI-driven products and startup ecosystems**
* **Stipend upto ₹5,000 per month**
 (based on performance and contribution)
* Internship certificate and potential
 **full-time opportunity**

**For any queries, contact at \+91 7424947309**
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