Backend Developer - Internship (USA ONLY)

A tech company in San Diego County is looking to bring on a Backend Developer Internship for this current Semester.

Candidate must be in PST or Central Time Zone

Job Location: Remote

Compensation: $1 THIS IS A NON PAID POSITION

Backend Developer – (Python/Django, AWS, Google API, E2E Testing)

We’re looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our engineering team and help build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. If you love solving complex problems, working with modern cloud ecosystems, and delivering clean, maintainable code, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

As a Backend Developer, you will design, build, and maintain backend services that power our product ecosystem. You’ll work closely with our frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver robust features, optimize system performance, and ensure reliable end-to-end functionality. This role requires hands-on experience with Python/Django, AWS, and integrating external services like Google APIs.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services using Python/Django

Build scalable solutions deployed on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, etc.)

Integrate third-party services including Google APIs

Implement robust end-to-end testing frameworks to ensure feature reliability

Optimize application performance, security, and scalability

Collaborate with frontend and product teams to plan and execute new features

Participate in code reviews and contribute to Git-based team workflows

Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

3+ years of backend development experience

Strong proficiency in Python and Django

Hands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure on AWS

Experience working with Google APIs (Maps, OAuth, Workspace, etc.)

Proficiency using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and collaboration

Demonstrated experience writing or maintaining End-to-End tests

Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication, and data structures

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and code optimization skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments

Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases

Experience with microservices or serverless architecture

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Opportunities for career growth and leadership

Collaborative, fast-moving engineering culture

If you’re passionate about building high-impact backend systems and enjoy working with modern cloud technologies, we’d love to connect. Apply today or message us directly to learn more!

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Min 20-40 hours a Week)
Experience

Backend: 2 year min (Required)

API's: 2 year min (Required

Python 2 years min (Required)

Location

Remote

Pay

$1

Upon Completion of the Internship Program, interns will be evaluated for a possible paid hired role.

Current internship is with no pay.

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