HealthTech Backend Intern — Python & Microservices

Synapxe; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Synapxe is seeking a motivated Uni Intern to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team from Jan to July 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to backend services and automation in a health-tech context.

You will develop REST APIs with Python using FastAPI or Django, model PostgreSQL data, build Celery-based asynchronous workflows, and participate in containerized deployments with Docker/OpenShift. This role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and impact.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with Django or FastAPI.
• Basic REST API design and development.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and ORM concepts.
• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming and task queues.
• Familiarity with Docker; OpenShift is a plus.
• Independent, fast learner and good team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Django.
• Implement asynchronous workflows and background processing, including Celery and message brokers (Redis, RabbitMQ).
• Design and manage database structures, including working with PostgreSQL for data modelling and query optimization.
• Build integration connectors to internal and external systems via APIs.
• Support monitoring, logging, and error handling, including retry logic and improving reliability.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure service quality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end feature delivery.
• Contribute to CI/CD and deployment processes, including Docker/OpenShift.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Django

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Celery

Docker

OpenShift

CI/CD

Testing

Education

Undergraduate Year 2/3

Tools

Redis

RabbitMQ

Job description

Synapxe is seeking a motivated Uni Intern to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team from Jan to July 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to backend services and automation in a health-tech context.

You will develop REST APIs with Python using FastAPI or Django, model PostgreSQL data, build Celery-based asynchronous workflows, and participate in containerized deployments with Docker/OpenShift. This role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and impact.