About the Company

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks. Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets, and drivers across North America and Europe. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team, fostering a positive work environment guided by our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome.

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineering Intern to join our team in Bangalore, India. You will contribute to building scalable web applications and work alongside experienced engineers on real projects, gaining hands-on experience with Django, MySQL, and microservices in an AWS production environment. This is a 6-month internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Django and Django REST Framework in an AWS environment.
• Write and optimize MySQL queries for data retrieval and storage.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate backend services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the application stack.
• Write unit tests and maintain code quality standards.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python with hands-on experience building Django applications.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of REST API design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Django ORM and database migrations.
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms like Redis.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized development environments.
• Knowledge of authentication patterns (JWT, OAuth).
• Contributions to open source projects are a plus.