Backend Developer Intern

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Remote

Department: Application Development

Reports To: Department Director

Type: Internship (Part-Time) (Unpaid)

Duration: 4 Months

Job Summary:

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4 month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement

Although this is an unpaid internship, there is the opportunity to earn school credit. Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

A lead backend developer for a mobile app who would be in charge of building, and maintaining the server-side components of the app. They would ensure smooth communication between the app and the backend, manage databases and prioritize security

Job Description

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code in languages such as [mention relevant languages, e.g., Python, Java, Node.js].
• Assist in database design, implementation, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues and bugs.
• Work on performance optimization and scalability of backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging backend development technologies.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in one or more backend development languages.
• Familiarity with backend frameworks (e.g., Django, Express.js, Ruby on Rails) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Problem-solving mindset and a passion for learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Note: This internship offers a unique chance to be part of a meaningful project that positively impacts the lives of refugees. While the position is unpaid, it provides valuable experience in project management, social impact initiatives, and collaboration with diverse teams. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a noble cause and enhance your skills in a real-world setting.