Unpaid SDE Intern, Founding Tech Team

About Navadrishti

Navadrishti LLP is a technology and consulting company working across education, behavioural change and digital innovation. They are building GRAM, a social-impact technology platform that connects NGOs, companies and individuals to support collaboration and meaningful initiatives.

About the Role

Navadrishti is looking for a motivated Software Development Engineer Intern to join their founding technology team and contribute to developing and improving their products.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing web application features based on client requirements and feedback.
• Implement new features and enhancements as product requirements evolve.
• Work with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Express.js.
• Modify and extend existing REST APIs, database schemas, and backend logic.
• Fix bugs, troubleshoot issues, and improve application performance.
• Customize existing modules and workflows to meet specific client needs.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Test changes and ensure new updates do not break existing functionality.
• Collaborate with the founding team to understand requirements, estimate tasks, and deliver updates on time.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Good understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with React.js and component-based development.
• Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, and JSON.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and communicate progress effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Next.js, Node.js, and Express.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Supabase.
• Knowledge of authentication, API integration, and application security.
• Experience deploying web applications.
• Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or open-source contributions.

Note: Candidates do not need to know every technology listed. Strong fundamentals, practical projects, learning ability, and a genuine interest in building products are valued.

Who Can Apply?

Students, recent graduates, and early-career developers with an interest in software development and product engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be willing to learn, accept feedback, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their contributions.

Compensation and Long-Term Opportunity

• This is an early-stage founding-team internship opportunity.
• The role may initially be unpaid.
• Monetary compensation may be provided depending on the work undertaken, project scope, contributions, and available budget.
• Compensation arrangements and payment terms will be discussed and agreed upon before work begins.
• Interns who demonstrate consistent contribution, accountability, technical growth, and long-term commitment may be considered for continued engagement and formal confirmation into the founding technology team.
• Confirmed team members may become eligible for additional benefits and growth opportunities, subject to performance, business requirements, and mutually agreed terms.

Note: Continued engagement, confirmation, and additional benefits are not guaranteed.

How to Apply

Please share your resume, LinkedIn profile, GitHub profile (if available), links to relevant projects, a brief description of your contributions, weekly availability, and earliest joining date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical and role-fit discussion.