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Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Backend Engineer Intern - Data Migration

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Six to ten years of experience in software development, information technology support, or application configuration.
  • Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and how to interact with them using tools such as Postman or curl.
  • Strong logical and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to break down problems and follow step-by-step processes.
  • Familiarity with JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration purposes.
  • Basic knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
  • Deep backend engineering expertise.
  • Experience migrating billions of records.
  • Ability to perform migration while systems remain live.
  • Experience with data migration and high-scale platform engineering for core data migration.
  • Full-stack engineering experience for migration of ancillary services.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and support software solutions, including troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Set up, test, and document REST API endpoints and integrations.
  • Develop and maintain configuration files, environment settings, and application parameters.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure correct system behavior and data flow between services.
  • Participate in testing activities to validate configurations and API responses.
  • Document configuration steps, best practices, and troubleshooting guides for team use.
  • Clarify requirements and report progress or issues to team members.
  • Support large-scale platform data migration work, including migration of ancillary services and core data from legacy systems into FinCloud architecture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with basic scripting such as Python or Bash, or automation tools.
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
  • Interest in observability, monitoring, and security best practices.
  • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

About the Company

Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Photon designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
Not listed

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