Backend Developer Intern | Entry Level | Fresher | Python, Node.js, APIs, SQL | Remote

Backend Developer Intern | Entry Level | Fresher | Python, Node.js, APIs, SQL | Remote

Company: Skillzenloop

Job Type: Full-time Internship

Work Mode: Virtual / Remote

Location: India

Internship Duration: 1–3 months

Stipend: ₹16,500/month

Application Deadline: 01 October 2026

About the Opportunity

Skillzenloop is looking for aspiring backend developers who want to gain practical experience in building the server-side components that power modern web applications.

This internship is suitable for freshers with a foundation in programming who want to explore APIs, databases, server-side logic, authentication, data processing, and backend application architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop backend functionality using Python, Node.js, or other suitable technologies.

• Create and maintain REST APIs for application features.

• Implement server-side business logic based on project requirements.

• Work with SQL databases to store and retrieve application information.

• Perform CRUD operations through backend services.

• Validate API requests and handle application responses appropriately.

• Work with JSON and HTTP-based communication.

• Assist with user authentication and authorization functionality.

• Identify backend errors and troubleshoot application issues.

• Write basic tests for APIs and server-side functionality.

• Review existing backend code and assist with improvements.

• Integrate third-party APIs and external services when required.

• Maintain backend source code using Git and GitHub.

• Document API endpoints, development changes, and technical processes.

Who Can Apply

• Freshers and recent graduates.

• Final-year students interested in backend or software development.

• Candidates from Computer Science, Information Technology, BCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, MCA, Software Engineering, or related fields.

• Candidates who have learned backend development through courses, certifications, academic work, or personal projects.

• Applicants interested in Backend Development, API Development, Software Engineering, or Full Stack Development.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar.

• Basic understanding of server-side programming.

• Familiarity with REST API concepts.

• Understanding of HTTP methods and status codes.

• Basic SQL and relational database knowledge.

• Understanding of CRUD operations.

• Familiarity with JSON.

• Basic debugging and error-handling skills.

• Familiarity with Git or GitHub.

• Good logical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Node.js and Express.js.

• Familiarity with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

• Knowledge of MySQL or PostgreSQL.

• Basic understanding of MongoDB.

• Exposure to JWT or session-based authentication.

• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman.

• Understanding of environment variables and configuration management.

• Basic knowledge of Docker or cloud deployment.

• Familiarity with TypeScript.

• Previous backend or API development projects.

What You Will Learn

• Building server-side application functionality.

• Designing and working with REST APIs.

• Database integration and CRUD operations.

• Request validation and error handling.

• Authentication and authorization fundamentals.

• Working with JSON and HTTP communication.

• API testing and debugging techniques.

• Connecting external services with backend applications.

• Git-based development and collaboration.

• Basic backend deployment and production concepts.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Interested in understanding how applications work behind the user interface.

• Enjoy solving programming and server-side problems.

• Comfortable working with databases and structured information.

• Curious about APIs and application architecture.

• Willing to learn backend frameworks and development tools.

• Patient when investigating technical errors.

• Comfortable reading documentation and existing source code.

• Able to work systematically on assigned technical tasks.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote development environment.

Why Join Skillzenloop

• Full-time remote internship opportunity.

• Opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to backend development.

• Work with APIs, databases, server-side logic, and programming technologies.

• Opportunity to build backend projects for your technical portfolio.

• Exposure to modern development tools and workflows.

• Suitable for freshers beginning a software-development career.

• Opportunity to strengthen skills useful for Backend Developer, API Developer, Software Developer, and Full Stack Developer roles.

Application Deadline: 01 October 2026

If you are a fresher with programming knowledge and want to understand how APIs, databases, server-side logic, authentication, and application services work together, this internship provides an opportunity to develop practical backend-development skills.

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