Valura.ai

Full Stack Intern

Valura.ai

Posted 1 month ago

Employment Type

Internship

Location

Dubai

Job Listing No Longer Available

This job posting is no longer accepting applications. It may be more than 30 days old or the position has been filled.

Requirements

Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, WebSockets, Redis, Git, REST APIs, Python basics, Bachelor degree

Required Skills

Node.js TypeScript Express.js FastAPI WebSockets Redis React Python Real-Time APIs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining backend APIs and services using Node.js, Express.js and TypeScript.
  • Build and support microservices or API endpoints using FastAPI (Python) when required.
  • Implement real-time features using WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE) to deliver live client updates.
  • Work with Redis for caching, session/state management, and efficient data retrieval.
  • Assist in database interactions, build data flows, and optimize backend logic for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and data visualizations (React Charts, React Query).
  • Participate in code reviews, follow coding standards, and contribute to a large production codebase.
  • Help monitor, debug, and test backend services to ensure reliability and high availability.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or related field.
  • Strong understanding of Node.js and Express.js fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript and type-safe backend development.
  • Basic knowledge of Python and FastAPI.
  • Understanding of WebSockets, SSE, and RESTful API design.
  • Experience or exposure to Redis or similar caching systems.
  • Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows.
  • Eager to learn, communicate well, and work within a large codebase.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience contributing to large-scale backend projects or open-source repositories.
  • Familiarity with scalable system design, microservices, and API optimization.
  • Exposure to performance tuning, caching strategies, and message queues.
  • Interest in data visualization and building real-time dashboards.
  • Knowledge of web security best practices and authentication/authorization flows.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model based in Dubai, UAE with hands-on mentorship.
  • Opportunity to work on production-grade systems and real-world backend challenges.
  • Fast-paced learning environment with exposure to modern backend technologies and best practices.
  • Potential for growth and conversion to full-time based on performance.

About the Company

Valura.ai is a fast-moving product company building data-driven, real-time applications. The team focuses on scalable backend systems, low-latency features, and rich client integrations. This internship is based in Dubai, UAE (hybrid) and is ideal for early-career engineers who want practical experience working in production environments and collaborating across frontend and backend teams.

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