Cognizant

Backend Developer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeBengaluru, Karnataka3 months28K/mo4 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Cognizant in Bengaluru as a Backend Developer Intern and take the first meaningful step in your professional journey. This internship offers a structured, guided environment where you will spend your time building the APIs, services and data layers that power applications, learn directly from…

Skills you'll use

Java/Python/Node.jsREST APIsSQLDatabasesData StructuresGitCaching BasicsTestingDebuggingProblem Solving

What you'll do

Develop and maintain REST APIs and services
Design and query relational/NoSQL databases
Write tests and handle errors gracefully
Optimise queries and service performance
Collaborate with frontend and platform teams
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Backend Developer Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in software development
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Bengaluru
Career-switchers and self-taught developers who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led coding experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced engineersReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Technical screening — Backend Developer Intern fundamentals and a short coding exercise or take-home assignment.
2Managerial + HR round — your thinking, past projects, communication and joining details.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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