Mastercard

Backend Developer Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months22K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Mastercard 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 backend engineering rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Backend Developer Intern at Mastercard, your core focus…

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Skills you'll use

REST APIsSQLData ModellingAuthenticationCachingGitUnit TestingDebuggingAPI DocumentationVersion Control

What you'll do

Work on building APIs, services and data models behind the product alongside the core team
Apply REST APIs, SQL, Data Modelling, Authentication 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/BCA/MCA/B.Sc (CS, IT) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, Data Modelling (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the fintech & payments 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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