Intern Back End Support Developer

Company DescriptionBill Station is a cutting-edge fintech and lifestyle super-app designed to revolutionize how users manage payments and digital services in Africa, particularly in Nigeria and beyond. By seamlessly integrating services such as money transfers, crypto trading, travel bookings, and event ticketing, the platform provides a convenient and user-friendly experience. Leveraging open-banking integration and an AI-powered Smart Bill Assistant, Bill Station delivers secure and personalized financial solutions. The platform empowers users to handle their daily needs with efficiency, ease, and peace of mind.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time remote role for a Back-End Support Developer Intern. In this role, you will contribute to the technical foundation of various applications by developing, testing, and maintaining back-end systems. Day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with the development team to implement server-side logic, ensuring the optimal performance of APIs, debugging issues, and enhancing application efficiency. You will also have opportunities to expand your technical skills and gain experience in back-end and software development technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and document scalable backend services using Python and DjangoBuild and consume RESTful APIs for internal and external integrationsWork with PostgreSQL—design schemas, write optimized queries, and manage migrationsSupport deployment, configuration, and monitoring of applications on AWS EC2Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimizationCollaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality featuresFollow engineering best practices, including testing, security, and version control (Git)Required Skills & QualificationsStrong proficiency in Python and the Django frameworkExperience designing and consuming RESTful APIsWorking knowledge of PostgreSQLFamiliarity with AWS EC2, Linux servers, and application deploymentUnderstanding of software architecture, MVC patterns, and modular code designBasic knowledge of Git, CI/CD, and containerization (plus, not mandatory)Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldBonus/Preferred SkillsExperience with Django REST FrameworkKnowledge of AWS services like S3, RDS, IAM, or CloudWatchFamiliarity with DockerInterest in payments, fintech, or billing systemsWhat We OfferHands-on mentorship from experienced backend engineersOpportunity to work on real production systems used by thousandsA supportive learning environment and career-growth potentialMonthly internship SalaryPossible full-time employment upon successful completionHow to Apply