Location: Remote/On-site
Duration: 3-6 months (with the possibility of extension or full-time offer)
Type: Internship
About Us:
Join a dynamic and fast-paced technology team focused on building cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. As a Cloud Backend Developer Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help design, develop, and deploy backend services on AWS. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to gain hands-on experience in cloud computing and backend development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the development team to design, implement, and maintain backend services for web and mobile applications.
- Assist in developing and deploying cloud infrastructure using AWS services like Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, and RDS.
- Write, test, and maintain scalable, reusable, and efficient code.
- Work on APIs and microservices using technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Java.
- Assist in optimizing performance, scalability, and security of cloud-native applications.
- Contribute to DevOps pipelines, including CI/CD, monitoring, and logging systems.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve issues in the development and production environments.
- Learn and implement cloud best practices related to security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
- Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and technical discussions.
Requirements:
- Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with AWS:
- Basic understanding of core AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and RDS.
- Knowledge of AWS IAM roles and security best practices.
- Familiarity with AWS SDKs and CLI for development and automation.
- Programming Skills: Experience in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.
- API Development: Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
- Database Knowledge: Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
- Version Control: Experience with Git and Git-based workflows.
- DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker is a plus.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical ideas effectively.
Nice to Have:
- Hands-on experience with serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda, API Gateway).
- Knowledge of monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch and logging frameworks.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Awareness of cloud security practices, including data encryption and security groups.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and experience working with them.
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular) for full-stack experience.
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies and backend development.
- Mentorship from experienced cloud engineers and developers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and best practices.
- Potential for a full-time role based on performance.
- Flexible work hours and opportunity to work in a fast-paced tech environment.