Backend Developer - Intern

About the opportunity We're a small team of passionate engineers and are building a platform that can handle billions of events and petabyte-scale of data. We are seeking a skilled Backend Intern with exposure in Python, MongoDB, AWS, and React to join our team. This is a potentially career-defining opportunity full of autonomy and learning opportunities. You will play a vital role in developing and maintaining robust web applications, leveraging your knowledge of design patterns, problem-solving, and large-scale/distributed architectures. Responsibilities - Develop and implement scalable and efficient solutions for web applications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Design and implement data models and database schemas to support application functionality. - Architect and develop RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between front-end and back-end systems. - Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of user data. - Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize downtime and optimize performance.