Backend Intern

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt on site Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description
  • Build and maintain server-side APIs and services in a production codebase.
  • Work with databases: writing queries, designing schemas, and optimizing performance.
  • Integrate third-party services and handle authentication, data flow, and error handling.
  • Write tests and help debug issues across the backend stack.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on code reviews and feature delivery.
  • Learn from a solid, strong engineering team and grow through hands-on mentorship.
  • Work in the fintech field to gain real experience and a deep understanding of the domain.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases and database performance tuning.

Benefits

Why Join dopay?

You’ll be be part of a fast-growing fintech company revolutionizing payroll disbursement in Egypt and work closely with senior leadership on one of the most important milestones in the company’s journey. This role offers long-term ownership beyond licensing and the opportunity to help shape how a fintech operates under regulation at scale.

About this role

Summary

Assist in building server APIs, work with databases, and learn fintech fundamentals.

Job title

Backend Intern

Experience level

entry level

Industry

fintech

Location requirements

Cairo, Egypt; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Ruby on RailsPostgreSQLrelational databases

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

backendAPIsdatabasesfintech
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

On-site City