
Backend Engineer Intern (Fall)
About Us:
Arctex is a software development company specializing in software as a service (SaaS) products. We are creating CollegeAppAssist.com, a platform to help guide high schoolers through college & scholarship application websites and fill them out faster. We are looking to hire back-end engineer interns for Fall 2025.
All applicants will receive a FREE Pro subscription to CollegeAppAssist. Use code “apply2026” on sign up: https://collegeappassist.com
(We highly recommend signing up to get an idea of what you would be working on.)
Backend Tech Stack: Express, Node, JavaScript, MongoDB, Stripe API, Google OAuth, Docker, Git, GitHub
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Responsibilities
As a back-end engineer intern, potential responsibilities include: - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable server-side code using industry best practices and coding standards.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations.
- Work on database schemas, queries, and data modeling using MongoDB.
- Integrate and manage third-party services like Stripe and Google OAuth.
- Communicate effectively with team members to share ideas, discuss technical issues, and provide updates on project progress.
Qualifications
- Experience with one or more technologies listed above (Node, Express, MongoDB, APIs).
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git & GitHub).
- Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously for 20-30 hours a week.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, being open to receiving assistance from others.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Things we offer:
- Remote/Work From Home
- Flexible & asynchronous work hours
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience
- Commitment to career development and training
- Cash Stipend
The interview process is one interview and we will NOT ask you a LeetCode question. It will revolve around software development topics and behavioral questions.