Backend Developer Intern

About this internship

Skills you'll use

What you'll do

• Design and implement REST APIs and business logic
• Model data and write efficient database queries
• Add authentication, validation and error handling
• Write unit tests and document endpoints
• Collaborate with the team, document your work and act on feedback

Who can apply

• Pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree/diploma (role-dependent, any stream where applicable)
• Foundational knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL
• Good communication skills and a genuine willingness to learn
• Based in or open to working from Jalandhar, Punjab (or remote where applicable)
• A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1. 1Application Screening — the Microsoft India recruitment team reviews your resume, skills and (where relevant) projects/portfolio for fit with the Backend Developer Intern internship in Jalandhar.
2. 2Online Assessment — a timed test covering fundamentals, problem solving and basic Node.js/Express.js/MongoDB questions.
3. 3Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your skills, past work and a hands-on round relevant to Backend Developer Intern.
4. 4HR Discussion — a conversation about your goals, availability, expectations and the offer with Microsoft India.

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