Python Backend Developer

Python Backend Developer Intern (Unpaid)
Location: Remote
Duration: 3–6 months
Type: Internship (Unpaid)
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Company Description
Medorax Healthcare India Private Limited is a healthcare technology startup dedicated to digitizing pharmacies and healthcare businesses through modern software solutions. The company is building a comprehensive pharmacy ERP platform that includes inventory management, billing, GST compliance, barcode integration, order management, customer management, and analytics. Medorax aims to simplify day-to-day pharmacy operations and improve overall efficiency for its clients. By providing reliable and scalable digital tools, the organization supports healthcare businesses across India in modernizing their workflows and delivering better services.
Role Description
This is a remote internship role for a Python Backend Developer at Medorax Healthcare India. The intern will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services for the pharmacy ERP platform using Python and relevant frameworks such as FastAPI and Django. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing APIs, integrating with databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure data handling. The role also involves collaborating with frontend developers, participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and supporting troubleshooting and bug fixes. The intern will work closely with the core engineering team to learn best practices in backend architecture and contribute to feature development. API documentation will be maintained using Swagger (OpenAPI).
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python
Build RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Django / Django REST Framework
Write and maintain API documentation with Swagger (OpenAPI)
Integrate backend services with production databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB)
Work on API integrations with third-party services and internal systems
Support production backend deployment and debugging
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and team collaboration
Use Git/GitHub for version control
Implement authentication (JWT/OAuth), middleware, and API security basics
Qualifications
Strong programming fundamentals with experience in Python and general programming concepts.
Knowledge of Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs and server-side frameworks (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
Understanding of Software Development principles, version control (e.g., Git), and debugging practices.
Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and clean, modular code design.
Basic experience working with Databases (SQL or NoSQL), data modeling, and query optimization.
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ability to work collaboratively in a remote startup environment, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Exposure to cloud platforms, containerization (Docker), or microservices architecture is a plus.
Familiarity with Swagger / OpenAPI and tools like Postman is a plus.
What You'll Get
Real production experience to add to your resume and portfolio
Certificate of Internship
Mentorship from experienced backend developers
100% remote and flexible working hours
Opportunity to convert to a paid role based on performance
A strong GitHub portfolio with real project contributions
Who Should Apply
Students pursuing CS/IT or related fields
Freshers looking to break into backend development
Self-taught developers wanting real project experience
Anyone serious about building a career in Python backend development
How to Apply
Send your resume, GitHub profile, and a short note about why you're interested to:
📧 info@medorax.in
Subject: Application – Python Backend Developer Intern (Remote)

Work arrangement
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