Backend & Systems Intern

Role Overview

Architecting the "Engine" and Infrastructure. We are moving fast, replacing boilerplate solutions with a custom, high-performance architecture. You will help build a custom product catalog to replace Shopify and manage complex multi-merchant payout systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and migrate PostgreSQL schemas using Drizzle ORM to handle thousands of products and transactions.
• Build the backend logic for Stripe Connect, ensuring sellers get paid accurately and on time.
• Manage the Dockerized deployment flow to our VPS via GitHub Actions.
• Optimize SQL queries to ensure the content feed stays lightning-fast even as the DB grows.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and Relational Database Design.
• Experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Curiosity about DevOps (Docker, SSH, CI/CD pipelines).
• Bonus: You’ve integrated Stripe or another payment gateway in a personal project.

Skills

• Next.js
• Drizzle ORM
• PostgreSQL
• Stripe
• Docker

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home