Python Backend Developer Intern

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific India in Mohali as a Python Backend Developer Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on Python backend engineering work. About the role As a Python Backend Developer Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific India, your core focus will be designing APIs and database models that hold up under real traffic. You are attached to a named mentor, join the team's stand-ups and reviews, and are trusted with work that matters rather than filler tasks. Questions are encouraged, your output is reviewed properly, and you get the feedback you need to actually improve. What you'll do day to day • Work on designing APIs and database models that hold up under real traffic alongside the core team • Use Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL, ORM (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM), Authentication & Authorisation on live, production-facing problems • Turn your work into clear documentation, notes or decks for reviewers • Take part in reviews and act on the feedback you receive • Collaborate across functions — engineering, product, design or business as the work demands • Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards • Track and report your own progress against an agreed plan Skills you'll build You will build practical, demonstrable experience in Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL, ORM (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM), Authentication & Authorisation, Caching (Redis), Testing, Git & GitHub, Error Handling & Logging, Performance Tuning — the exact toolkit that separates a hireable fresher from a CV full of coursework. No prior work experience is required. Curiosity, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn matter far more here than a polished résumé, and every one of these skills is taught on the job. Who should apply Students in their final year or recent graduates from B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or M.Sc (Computer Science) based in or willing to work from Mohali. You should be willing to learn Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL and able to communicate clearly in writing. Personal projects, coursework, certifications or open-source contributions strengthen your application, but none of them are mandatory. Internship details This is a 2-month internship in Mohali, Punjab, with a stipend of ₹25,000 per month. You will be given a defined project so that you leave with a backend service other developers integrate against. Working hours follow the team's normal business hours and the internship includes a certificate on successful completion. Expect to leave with real project experience, exposure to professional tooling and process, and mentorship that helps you plan a concrete next step in your career. Outstanding interns can convert to a full-time offer at the end of the internship. Eligibility criteria • Education: B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or M.Sc (Computer Science) • Graduating batch: 2025, 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates are both eligible • Academics: 60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; consistent academics help, but a strong project or portfolio is weighed alongside marks • Technical skills: Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL, ORM (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM), Authentication & Authorisation • Also useful: Caching (Redis), Testing, Git & GitHub, Error Handling & Logging, Performance Tuning • Soft skills: clear written and spoken English, ownership of your work, comfort asking questions, and the discipline to check your own work before you ship it • Experience: none required — this is a fresher internship. Academic projects, certifications, GitHub work or a previous internship strengthen an application but are not mandatory • Location: based in Mohali, Punjab or willing to work from there for the internship period Additional information • Joining date: immediate / rolling — selected candidates usually start within 4-6 weeks of accepting the offer, and start dates can be adjusted around end-semester exams • Working hours: Monday to Friday, standard business hours with 2-3 days a week in the office • Duration: 2 months, with a certificate issued on successful completion • Documents at joining: college ID or degree certificate, a government photo ID, and a No-Objection Certificate from your college where your programme requires one • Equipment: a workstation and tool access are provided at the office; you will need your own laptop and a stable internet connection on work-from-home days • Bond: no bond and no service agreement is attached to this internship • Fees: Thermo Fisher Scientific India and MyInternships.in never charge a candidate any fee at any stage of the application, selection or onboarding process. Report anyone who asks you for money in the name of this internship How to apply Click Apply Now. If you are not logged in you will be asked to sign in and register first, after which you will be taken to Thermo Fisher Scientific India's official careers page to complete your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and seats are limited, so apply early. Responsibilities: Work on designing APIs and database models that hold up under real traffic alongside the core team; Apply Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL, ORM (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM) to live, production-facing problems; Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders; Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive; Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required; Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards. Requirements: Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT), BCA, MCA or M.Sc (Computer Science); Graduating batch 2025, 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome; 60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics; Working knowledge of Python, REST API Design, PostgreSQL / MySQL (or a genuine willingness to learn them); Exposure to ORM (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM), Authentication & Authorisation, Caching (Redis) is an advantage; Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work; No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship; Based in Mohali, Punjab or willing to work from there for the internship period.