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Lokal App Backend Intern Role – Stipend Offered, Batch Eligibility, and Key Skills

Lokal

Lokal

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Haris Khan
Published by
Haris Khan
Updated May 26, 2025
Salary Range
₹25K - ₹25K/month
Experience
0-0 years
Batch Years
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Job Type
Internship
Employment Type
Full Time

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain scalable backend systems that impact real users across India
  • Design, implement, and maintain REST APIs
  • Work closely with product and engineering teams to solve real-world problems
  • Contribute to high-impact projects with real-time feedback from users
  • Learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup environment

Who Should Apply

  • You write backend code in Python, Node.js, Go, or Java
  • You have a strong understanding of REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases
  • You’ve built side projects or contributed to GitHub — show us your work
  • You enjoy solving meaningful problems and want to create real-world impact
  • You’re a fast learner who isn’t afraid to ask questions or fail

Bonus Points If You

  • Have experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI
  • Are familiar with Docker, Redis, or AWS
  • Understand Git, version control, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Are looking for a pathway to a full-time opportunity post-internship

Perks and Benefits

  • Real project ownership from Day 1 — no busy work
  • Mentorship from experienced startup engineers and product leaders
  • Experience building tech that changes lives in small towns and rural India
  • Strong consideration for a pre-placement offer (PPO) based on performance

Technical Skills Required: Python, Node.js, Go, Java, REST API, SQL, NoSQL, Git, Docker, AWS, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Redis, CI/CD

Education Requirements

B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields

Eligible Batch Years

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Lokal

Lokal

Founded in 2018 by IIT alumni Vipul Chaudhary and Jani Pasha Mohammed, Lokal is a Bengaluru-based technology company committed to bridging the information gap for India's non-English speaking population. The platform delivers hyperlocal news, classifieds, and community services in regional languages such as Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Marathi. As of February 2025, Lokal employs approximately 584 individuals and has achieved a revenue of ₹24.43 crore in FY 2023–24. The company has raised a total of ₹236.23 crore in funding, with notable investors including 3one4 Capital, India Quotient, Tencent, and Y Combinator. Lokal's app boasts over 10 million downloads and serves users across more than 100 districts in South India, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities. Recognized for its impact, Lokal was featured in Forbes' "30 Under 30 – Asia" list in 2020 and continues to expand its presence in the regional digital media landscape.

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