Software Developer Backend Intern 1 2026-27

Overview

Important: This is an unpaid, high-intensity internship for ambitious self-starters who want to push their technical limits and accelerate their growth.

About AutoWisdom:
AutoWisdom is building the future of automotive intelligence. We create high-performance platforms that simplify car ownership, enhance decision-making, and power digital transformation for automotive brands. Right now, we’re founder-led — which means you’ll work directly with the founder, gaining first-hand exposure to product, tech, and startup building from the ground up. You won’t just be writing code — you’ll be shipping live systems that real users depend on.

Why Join Us:
At AutoWisdom, your work won’t sit in a repo — it will go live in production. You’ll:

• Ship scalable microservices & APIs that power real-world automotive intelligence.
• Work directly with the founder, learning backend engineering and product thinking.
• Get hands-on mentorship and rapid feedback loops.
• Solve tough technical problems in databases, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Build a portfolio of production-ready backend services you can showcase.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop robust backend services in Go (Golang)
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and optimize for performance
• Design efficient PostgreSQL schemas and write optimized queries
• Implement microservices architecture and containerize with Docker
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS)
• Document APIs and backend services for future developers

What We Expect:

• Strong foundation in Golang and its ecosystem
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL & relational database design
• Experience with REST API design and backend–frontend integration
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Curiosity, grit, and ability to learn fast
• Ownership mindset — you take initiative and deliver outcomes

Bonus Points For:

• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda)
• Experience with Redis for caching and session management
• Understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Exposure to gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0 / JWT authentication
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and deployment pipelines
• Interest in system design, distributed systems, and scalability
• Open-source contributions or personal backend projects

Eligibility:

• B.Tech students (CS/IT or similar), graduated in 2025 or graduating in 2026 or 2027
• Minimum 4-month availability (starting immediately)
• We welcome candidates from all colleges — outstanding projects matter more than resumes

What You’ll Gain:

• Work closely with the founder and see how backend infrastructure powers a startup from scratch
• High ownership & autonomy over live APIs and microservices
• Fast-paced learning with direct mentorship
• A strong backend developer portfolio with production-deployed systems
• Letter of Recommendation (performance-based)
• Priority consideration for future paid roles at AutoWisdom

Ready to build scalable systems that impact real users?
Apply now — share your GitHub, portfolio, or the most challenging backend project you’ve built.