Backend Developer Intern (Django)

Role Overview

We are a growing healthcare technology startup building scalable, secure, and user-friendly platforms. Our mission is to simplify healthcare access and employee benefits management through technology. This is a 6-month remote internship with a stipend of ₹10,000 / month and potential for a full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Python & Django.
• Work with SQL & relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) for data modeling and management.
• Build and document RESTful APIs to integrate with frontend applications and third-party services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data handling practices.
• Debug, test, and deploy backend features in a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver features on time.
• Learn and follow best practices in version control (Git), code reviews, and CI/CD workflows.
• Develop admin dashboards using Django Templates.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Python and Django framework.
• Good understanding of SQL & DBMS concepts (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with REST API development.
• Good knowledge of Django migrations.
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) and MVC/MVT architecture.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Students in third year, final year / fresh graduates from Computer Science, IT, or related fields.
• Available to commit 6 months, full-time.

Skills

• Python
• Django
• PostgreSQL
• REST APIs
• SQL

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or deployment tools (Heroku, Docker).
• Knowledge of caching, Redis, or Celery.
• Familiarity with unit testing & pytest.
• Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/Postman).
• Basic knowledge of security best practices (OWASP, HTTPS, JWT, OAuth2).

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on real-world healthcare tech projects.
• Mentorship from experienced developers.
• Exposure to scalable system design & integrations.
• A chance to convert into a full-time role after internship based on performance.