Zerodha

Backend Developer Intern

InternshipWork from HomeKolhapur, Maharashtra4 months26K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Zerodha has an open Backend Developer Intern position for its Kolhapur 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 fintech and…

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 Kolhapur, Maharashtra (or remote where applicable)
A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hoursStipendNetworking opportunitiesInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from experienced professionals

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application Screening — the Zerodha recruitment team reviews your resume, skills and (where relevant) projects/portfolio for fit with the Backend Developer Intern internship in Kolhapur.
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.
4Second Interview — a deeper discussion with the team lead / hiring manager on real scenarios and problem solving.
5HR Discussion — a conversation about your goals, availability, expectations and the offer with Zerodha.

About Zerodha

Zerodha is a fintech and financial services 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 means being…

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