Full-Stack Developer Internship - Unpaid

Full-Stack Developer Internship

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Internship (3-6 months)

Experience Level: Entry-Level/Recent Graduate

About Acowale

We're building Acodash - the world's first AI-powered Smart Operating System for Business. One simple dashboard replaces every digital tool a business needs, integrated with AI Assistants running businesses 24/7.

Why we're different:

• AI-first approach (backed by Microsoft)
  
• Simple as WhatsApp, powerful as SAP
  
• Multi-location ready and affordable
  
• Fast-growing product startup with LoI from 1.5M+ merchants
  

The Role

We're seeking a motivated Full-Stack Developer Intern to join our engineering team and contribute to building scalable systems on the AcoMono project. You'll work on both backend and frontend, learn from experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience with modern technologies in a startup environment.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Work on real features used by thousands of merchants
  
• Learn backend and frontend development best practices
  
• Get mentored by experienced engineers
  
• Contribute to a mission-critical platform serving millions
  
• Experience startup culture and fast-paced development
  

Backend Development

• Implement backend features using TypeScript and Node.js under guidance
  
• Write clean, maintainable code following team standards
  
• Build and optimize PostgreSQL queries with senior engineer support
  
• Contribute to API development and documentation
  
• Write unit tests using Jest for your code
  

Frontend Development

• Contribute to React components using TypeScript
  
• Work with Vite build tooling and modern frontend practices
  
• Implement features designed by the team
  
• Ensure UI-backend integration works smoothly
  
• Learn state management and data fetching patterns
  

Learning & Collaboration

• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback
  
• Ask questions and seek mentorship from senior engineers
  
• Attend technical discussions and architecture sessions
  
• Contribute to improving documentation and code quality
  
• Collaborate with team members on feature delivery
  

Requirements

Must Have:

• Strong foundation in JavaScript or TypeScript
  
• Basic understanding of React or similar frontend framework
  
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
  
• Git basics and version control understanding
  
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
  
• Good communication skills
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Node.js or backend development
  
• Knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP concepts
  
• Exposure to Docker or containerization
  
• Understanding of testing and test-driven development
  
• Experience with Agile workflows
  
• Personal projects on GitHub showcasing your work
  

Tech Stack

Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express or similar framework Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite, CSS/Tailwind DevOps: Docker, GitHub Testing: Jest Architecture: Mono repo (pnpm workspaces), API-first design

What We're Looking For

You're curious and eager to learn cutting-edge technologies You write code you can explain and defend You ask good questions and aren't afraid to say you don't know You're collaborative and enjoy working with others You're excited about building products that impact millions You can work independently but also reach out for help when needed

Why Join Us?

Learn modern tech stack in a real product environment Work on a mission-critical platform serving 1.5M+ merchants Get mentored by experienced engineers Experience how a startup operates Potential for full-time conversion based on performance Competitive internship stipend

What to Expect

You'll start with onboarding and smaller tasks to get familiar with the codebase Within 2-3 weeks, you'll start contributing to real features You'll have regular check-ins with your mentor to discuss progress and learnings Code reviews are part of the process - expect constructive feedback By the end of your internship, you should have shipped meaningful features We'll provide clear feedback on your performance and potential

Ready to Learn and Grow?

If you're passionate about full-stack development and want to learn from experienced engineers while building a product used by millions, we'd love to meet you.

Let's build something remarkable together. Start your journey with us.