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Backend Engineer
Creator Economy | AI | Digital Collectibles | Blockchain
Hybrid
Team 35+ employees
About Us: https://about.virtualness.io/
A well-funded, oversubscribed, seed stage AI & Blockchain focused startup is looking for the technical Interns. Company is founded by ex-Facebook and ex-Softbank leaders who have experience building multi-billion dollar businesses & launching products used by billions plus people across the globe. Company’s investors are a list of who’s-who in the world of web3, creator economy and leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley. Job Summary:
Join our team as a Backend Python Engineer Intern and be part of an exciting journey at the intersection of the creator economy, blockchain, AI, and fantasy sports industries. As a Backend Python Engineer Intern, you will collaborate with our skilled team to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems that power our innovative projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in backend development while contributing to the growth and success of our company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Python and related frameworks such as Django or Flask.
- Database Management: Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and transactions for efficient data storage and retrieval using SQL or NoSQL databases.
- API Integration: Integrate backend systems with external APIs, services, and third-party platforms to enable seamless functionality and data exchange.
- Scalability and Performance: Architect scalable and high-performance backend solutions to accommodate growing user bases and increasing data volumes.
- Security: Implement security best practices and protocols to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and backend systems.
- Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of backend systems, identify and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks, and ensure reliability and stability.
- Documentation: Create clear and concise documentation for backend code, APIs, and systems architecture to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Skills Required:
- Proficiency in Python: Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in developing backend applications and services.
- Backend Frameworks: Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Django or Flask, and experience in building RESTful APIs.
- Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases, and experience in designing database schemas and optimizing database queries.
- API Development: Understanding of API design principles and experience in building and consuming APIs for data exchange and integration.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, debug issues, and develop effective solutions using Python and related technologies.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems and code.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and document technical solutions and decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with backend development, either through personal projects, coursework, or internships.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Interest or experience in the creator economy, blockchain, AI, or fantasy sports industries.