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SDE Intern

Chennai, India
2026-03-24

Role Description

**Role: SDE Intern / SDE I (0–1 Years)** We’re looking for enthusiastic engineers who love building scalable systems and solving real-world problems. If you enjoy working on backend systems, APIs, and high-performance applications — and see AI as your coding companion — you’ll fit right in. **What You’ll Do** * Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using **Java \& Spring Boot** * Work on **API integrations** (REST/SOAP), including reading and understanding API documentation * Contribute to building **scalable microservices and workflows** * Write clean, maintainable, and testable code * Debug issues and help optimize performance * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Ops) * Use AI tools as a **pair programmer, code reviewer, and productivity multiplier** **What We’re Looking For** * 0–1 years of experience (Internship/Project experience counts) * Strong fundamentals in **Data Structures \& Algorithms** * Basic knowledge of **Java (8\+)** * Understanding of **REST APIs, Microservices, and Backend fundamentals** * Familiarity with concepts like **caching, rate limiting, and system design (basic)** * Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn fast * Ability to take ownership and work in a fast-paced environment **Good to Have** * Hands-on project experience (college / internship) * Exposure to **consumer-facing applications** * Understanding of scalability and performance basics * Curiosity to explore and apply **AI in development workflows** **Internship Details** * **Duration:** 3 months * **Conversion:** Full-time opportunity based on performance * High performers will be considered for **SDE I (Full-Time)** roles **What’s In It For You** * Work on real-world, high-scale backend systems from Day 1 * Ownership of meaningful features and problem statements * Learn system design, API integrations, and production-grade engineering * Fast-track growth with a strong engineering team * Opportunity to convert into a full-time role Job Types: Full-time, Fresher, Internship Contract length: 3 months Pay: ₹15,000\.00 - ₹20,000\.00 per month Application Question(s): * This is an Internship \+ PPO based on performance. Are you willing to continue with us if extended offer? Work Location: In person

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