Backend Developer Intern at Tobams Group

• We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team.
• In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power Tobamsgroup’s web applications. 
• You’ll collaborate with product, design, and AI/ML teams to deliver high-quality, data-driven software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and building scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Support maintenance and improvement of existing backend systems.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to help integrate machine learning models into production environments.
• Implement backend logic for gamification features such as points systems, leaderboards, badges, rewards, challenges, and progress tracking.
• Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code under supervision.
• Assist in database design, optimization, and maintenance (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL).
• Support debugging, performance optimization, and application monitoring.
• Contribute to API documentation and technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint meetings.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Foundational knowledge of Node.js (NestJS/Express.js).
• Understanding of RESTful API principles.
• Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Basic understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2).
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Understanding of backend architecture fundamentals and microservices concepts.
• Basic exposure to Docker or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a fast-paced remote team.
• Humble, hardworking, and ambitious mindset.
• Nice-to-Have Skills
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with event-driven systems and webhook handling.
• Experience with AI/ML integration and MLOps practices.

What We Offer

• Monthly internship stipend.
• Hands-on experience working on real-world backend and AI-powered projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leads.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital products used by real users.
• Exposure to modern backend architecture, DevOps, and production environments.
• Professional growth and skill development opportunities.
• Potential full-time employment opportunity based on performance.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.