Backend Database Engineer Intern (Academic Credit Only)

Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC is offering an academic credit-only internship for students seeking hands-on experience in backend engineering, cloud databases, and API development. As a Backend Database Engineer Intern, you will work on production-level systems for the CliquePrize® platform, focusing on database management, API development, and authentication systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support Azure Database for MySQL for logins, identity and other database functions
• Design scalable database schemas for multi-property systems
• Ensure data integrity, indexing efficiency, and query performance
• Build systems that rely on efficient relational queries instead of blob storage or VM-based processing; CloudFlare Runners on the CDN will be permissible however
• Assist with the design, build, and maintenance of RESTful APIs
• Support APIs powering:
• Admin dashboard functionality
• User authentication and authorization
• Identity and account management
• Cross-platform Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Debug, restart, and test existing APIs
• Use Swagger/OpenAPI for API testing, documentation, and validation
• Improve API performance, reliability, and error handling
• Work with authentication systems (OAuth, JWT, sessions)
• Help implement and maintain SSO across CliquePrize® properties
• Ensure secure handling of user identities and sessions
• Assist with Cloudflare setup (DNS, CDN, caching, firewall rules)
• Improve performance and security at the edge
• Implement and manage deep linking using Branch.io
• Handle redirection flows across mobile and web environments
• Ensure consistent user experience across installs and sessions
• Test APIs using Swagger and related tools
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues
• Log and analyze errors to improve system stability

Requirements:

• Commit to 1 weekly meeting with the Dev team and 2 hours per day during weekdays
• Students based in USA enrolled in a college or university will get priority
• Cannot seek to be paid or cannot fix current issues
• Working knowledge of MySQL (queries, joins, indexing)
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Exposure to Swagger/OpenAPI
• Basic understanding of authentication systems (JWT, OAuth, sessions)
• Familiarity with Cloudflare and Branch.io is a plus
• Understanding of backend development concepts
• Experience with Git/version control
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university program for academic credit
• School must approve and support the internship for credit
• Experience with Node.js, Python, or similar backend languages
• Coursework or projects involving databases or APIs
• Interest in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of scalable system design