ThoughtWorks

Backend Developer Intern

InternshipWork from HomeIndore, Madhya Pradesh6 months25K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

ThoughtWorks has an open Backend Developer Intern position for its Indore team, ideal for motivated freshers and final-year students who want meaningful work and the exact skills employers hire for. As a Backend Developer Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals on real software…

Skills you'll use

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBSQLREST APIsJavaScriptGitJWT

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 Indore, Madhya Pradesh (or remote where applicable)
A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Networking opportunitiesInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

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

About ThoughtWorks

ThoughtWorks is a software consulting and technology organisation with an active presence in India and a track record of hiring and developing young talent. The team believes the best way to grow people is by doing real work, so interns are given genuine ownership from the start. Working here…

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