CoinSwitch

Backend Developer Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu2 months19K/mo13 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

CoinSwitch is hiring a Backend Developer Intern in Chennai — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to back-end engineering rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Backend Developer Intern at CoinSwitch, your core focus…

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Skills you'll use

Node.js or Java or PythonREST API DesignSQL & IndexingDatabase ModellingAuthenticationCachingError HandlingUnit TestingDocker BasicsGit

What you'll do

Work on owning the data model, the API and the failure modes nobody sees until they happen alongside the core team
Apply Node.js or Java or Python, REST API Design, SQL & Indexing, Database Modelling to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT)
Graduating batch 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Node.js or Java or Python, REST API Design, SQL & Indexing (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Database Modelling, Authentication, Caching is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateDirect access to the team that owns the data you work on

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About CoinSwitch

CoinSwitch operates in the digital assets platform sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…

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