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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