Backend Software Engineer Intern

Company: 99 Yards

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 Months

Start Date: November 1, 2025

Time Commitment: ~20 hours/week

Compensation: Unpaid Internship

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About 99 Yards

99 Yards is an emerging tech platform revolutionizing the fashion and supply chain ecosystem. We connect brands, manufacturers, and creatives through a unified digital infrastructure powered by AI, automation, and real-time data tracking. Our mission is to make sourcing and collaboration seamless for the next generation of fashion and lifestyle businesses.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a
motivated
Backend Software Engineer Intern proficient in Spring Boot to join our engineering team. You'll work on building scalable REST APIs, database integrations, and automation workflows that power our real-time investment and supplier management dashboard.

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What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Java.

• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs with our React Native app.

• Work with MongoDB / PostgreSQL for data modeling and queries.

• Optimize performance and ensure data integrity across services.

• Participate in agile sprints, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.

• Contribute to documentation, architecture discussions, and technical improvements.

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Requirements

• Understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development.

• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).

• Knowledge of Git/GitHub for version control.

• Interest in microservices, API design, and scalable backend systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive learning mindset.

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What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in full-cycle backend development.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to a live product environment.

• Experience in an agile tech startup ecosystem.

• A letter of recommendation and potential pre-placement offer (PPO) based on performance.

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Additional Details

• This internship is unpaid and does not constitute an employment contract.

• All code and work produced during the internship remain the intellectual property of 99 Yards.

• Interns must comply with company policies, confidentiality agreements, and coding standards.

• Students requiring documentation for OPT/CPT or academic credit can request it in advance.