As a SkillBridge Back End Developer intern, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web applications. Your focus will be on developing efficient and scalable solutions that power our digital products and ensure seamless functionality for our users. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven SkillBridge Back End Developer intern to grow their skills and contribute to the development of cutting-edge web applications.

Responsibilities:

• Back End Development: Collaborate with the team to design and implement server-side features, APIs, and databases that support the functionality of our web applications.

• Database Management: Assist in designing and optimizing databases, ensuring data integrity, and implementing efficient query structures for smooth data retrieval and manipulation.

• Server-Side Logic: Write clean, modular, and well-documented code to handle server-side business logic, authentication, and authorization processes.

• API Integration: Work closely with front end developers to integrate back end functionalities with the user interface, ensuring effective communication between the client and server.

• Performance Optimization: Identify and address bottlenecks in server-side performance, optimizing applications for speed and scalability.

• Security Measures: Implement security best practices to safeguard sensitive data and protect against common web vulnerabilities.

• Testing and Debugging: Collaborate in the testing and debugging processes to identify and fix issues, ensuring the delivery of robust and reliable web applications.

• Version Control: Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage codebase efficiently and participate in code reviews with team members.

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest back end development trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance your skills and contribute to innovative solutions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Requires SkillBridge Eligibility:
  • Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.
  • Obtain approval from your unit commander.
  • Agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

• Educational Background: A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with relevant practical experience and self-learning.

• Back End Technologies: Familiarity in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Java, Node.js) and a solid understanding of back end frameworks (e.g., Django, Ruby on Rails, Spring).

• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, and an understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

• API Development: Basic knowledge of building and consuming RESTful APIs and understanding HTTP protocols.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle complex technical challenges and find efficient solutions.

• Collaboration: A team player with excellent communication skills to work effectively within a diverse development team.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to writing clean and well-structured code, ensuring readability and maintainability.

• Time Management: Ability to manage tasks efficiently, prioritize work effectively, and meet project deadlines.