Guidepoint Hiring For Software Intern - Backend 2025 | 25K-40K Per Month Expected

About the Role

• We are looking for a Backend Developer Intern to join our team.

What You’ll Do:

• As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in the following areas:
• Develop an understanding of cloud services by assisting in the creation and maintenance of AWS Lambda functions, using AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, and learning about AWS CloudFormation for deploying infrastructure as code.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard cloud technologies that are transforming how businesses build scalable applications.
• Write and maintain backend services in Node.js, develop APIs, and integrate them with AWS and other cloud services. Learn how to test and debug these APIs to ensure they work seamlessly.
• Work with DynamoDB, a NoSQL database service, and understand its key-value data model. Explore how geospatial data is handled and learn how to design solutions for geospatial queries.
• Learn how to integrate and optimize OpenSearch for full-text search capabilities, including indexing, querying, and managing large datasets.
• Gain experience building and maintaining APIs that are scalable and efficient, while following best practices for asynchronous API design.
• Become proficient with industry-standard tools like Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and VSCode for code editing.
• Work closely with experienced developers in a collaborative setting, participate in brainstorming sessions, and contribute to code reviews.

What You Have:

• A Strong Desire to Learn – You don’t need to be an expert, but you should have a genuine interest in cloud technologies, backend development, and modern tools.
• Basic Knowledge of JavaScript – Familiarity with JavaScript or Node.js will be helpful but not required.
• Interest in Cloud Platforms (AWS) – An eagerness to learn about AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
• Curiosity About APIs and Databases – A desire to dive into API development and gain knowledge about NoSQL databases and full-text search.
• Problem-Solving Skills – You enjoy troubleshooting and finding solutions to technical challenges.
• Communication Skills – You should be able to clearly express ideas and ask for help when needed.
• Team Player – You’ll be collaborating with others, so being able to work well in a team is key.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Employee medical coverage
• Central office location
• Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions
• Casual work environment