The Wedding Company, formerly known as Betterhalf, is one of India’s fastest‑growing wedding‑tech platforms. Founded in 2016, the company began as a matchmaking service that leveraged data‑driven algorithms to help singles find compatible partners. Over the years it has expanded its portfolio to include a full suite of wedding planning tools – from vendor discovery and budgeting to virtual wedding experiences – serving millions of users across the country. Backed by prominent investors and recognized for its innovative approach, The Wedding Company now operates out of multiple tech hubs, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad serving as its primary engineering centers. As a Backend Engineering Intern, you will be immersed in the core services that power the company’s matchmaking engine, real‑time recommendation system, and API gateway. Working closely with senior engineers, product managers, and data scientists, you will contribute to building scalable, high‑performance services that handle thousands of concurrent requests daily. The internship is full‑time, virtual‑friendly, and runs from November 2026 to June 2027, offering a stipend of ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month and a potential pre‑placement offer (PPO) ranging from ₹10 LPA to ₹15 LPA based on performance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python, Java, or Go. 2. Write clean, testable code and contribute to unit‑ and integration‑testing frameworks. 3. Optimize database queries and schema designs for MySQL/PostgreSQL to improve latency. 4. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and adhering to coding standards. 5. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications. 6. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure service reliability. 7. Debug production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and propose long‑term fixes. 8. Contribute to documentation of APIs, data models, and architectural decisions. 9. Explore and prototype new technologies that could enhance the backend ecosystem. 10. Assist in migration of legacy services to micro‑service architecture where applicable. Tech Stack: Python, Java, Go (Golang), RESTful APIs, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Linux. Growth Path: Successful interns may receive a full‑time PPO, joining the backend team as a Software Engineer. The company encourages continuous learning through internal tech talks, mentorship programs, and exposure to product‑level challenges, paving the way for rapid career progression. Why Join The Wedding Company? You will work on a product that directly impacts millions of couples planning their most important day, gaining hands‑on experience with modern backend technologies in a fast‑paced startup environment. The culture emphasizes ownership, learning, and collaboration, making it an ideal launchpad for fresh engineering talent.