Engineer Trainee

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited’s L&T EduTech is seeking a motivated Engineer Trainee to join the Platform Development Team in Chennai. The role focuses on developing, enhancing, and maintaining web applications and digital platforms while collaborating with experienced developers.

You will contribute to backend development with Node.js, Express.js, REST and GraphQL APIs, and work with MongoDB and MySQL. The position invites learning, teamwork, and engagement with Agile practices, aiming to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Node.js and backend application development.
• Understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
• Basic knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Git, software testing, debugging, and application development practices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining web applications and platform solutions.
• Support backend development using Node.js, Express.js, and related technologies.
• Assist in building and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL for data management and application development.
• Support third-party API integrations and enhancement of existing platform functionalities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA teams, and fellow developers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Follow coding standards, version control practices, and software development best practices.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI/LLM-based applications, to support future platform enhancements.

Skills

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Git

Unit testing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Agile/Scrum

Education

B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilledEngineer Trainee to join the Platform Development Team at L&T EduTech. The role involves contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of web applications and digital platforms. The candidate will work closely with experienced developers and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and user-friendly technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining web applications and platform solutions.
• Support backend development using Node.js, Express.js, and related technologies.
• Assist in building and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL for data management and application development.
• Support third-party API integrations and enhancement of existing platform functionalities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA teams, and fellow developers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Follow coding standards, version control practices, and software development best practices.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI/LLM-based applications, to support future platform enhancements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Node.js and backend application development.
• Understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
• Basic knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Git, software testing, debugging, and application development practices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Python and frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Basic understanding of AI/LLM applications, RAG, and semantic search.
• Familiarity with Docker, AWS/Azure, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Desired Competencies

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• A proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.