Software Engineer(Intern)- Backend
merklescience · Bangalore ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Category
- Backend
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Company size
- 51-200
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Build and maintain Python-based backend services and REST APIs for a blockchain transaction monitoring platform, using Django/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python(Django/FastAPI)
Write efficient queries and manage data models in PostgreSQL
Work with Redis for caching, queues, and improving service performance
Collaborate with frontend and QA engineers to ship end-to-end features
Write clean, tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
Debug and optimize existing services for performance and scale
Work with large datasets related to blockchain transactions (exposure to tools like ClickHouse is a plus)
Strong fundamentals in Python and object-oriented programming
Understanding of Django/FastAPI or any Python web framework
Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) — schema design, indexing, query optimization
Basic understanding of caching concepts and tools like Redis
Understanding of REST API design principles
Strong problem-solving and DSA fundamentals (arrays, trees, graphs, hashing)
Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows
Exposure to Docker/containers
Familiarity with message queues (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Personal projects, open-source contributions, or competitive programming profile
Curiosity about blockchain/crypto — no prior crypto knowledge required
Exposure to relevant AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted coding tools)
Final year (graduating 2027) B.Tech/B.E./Dual Degree students
From IIT / NIT / IIIT only
CSE, IT, or closely related computer science branches only
Strong academic record and demonstrated coding ability (via projects, competitive programming, or coursework)
Preference given to candidates with open-source contributions, external/personal projects beyond academic coursework, and prior internship experience
Duration: 1 year
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days/week in office, 2 days work-from-home)
Stipend: [As per company policy]
Post-internship: High performers may be offered a full-time role, subject to a 2-year service lock-in period
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