BACKEND DEVELOPER - INTERNSHIP (REMOTE)

Company Description

GamingCenter is a fast-growing global digital marketplace that connects content creators, professional gamers, and esports coaches with audiences through structured, bookable gaming experiences. Founded in Germany with roots in the Berlin startup ecosystem, GamingCenter boasts both academic excellence and entrepreneurial innovation. Operating as a remote-first organization, GamingCenter collaborates with creators and partners across all seven continents, enabling seamless cross-border interactions. The platform offers secure payment infrastructure, advanced booking, and scheduling tools, empowering creators to monetize interactive gaming experiences professionally. By bridging diverse gaming cultures, GamingCenter is shaping a unified global marketplace for professional gaming interactions.

Role Description

This is a remote, internship position for a Backend Developer. The intern will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems to support GamingCenter's platform functionalities. Responsibilities include creating efficient database systems, integrating APIs, enhancing platform performance, debugging, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions for users. The role provides an opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience in building digital products within a global gaming and esports marketplace.

• Build backend APIs for user actions, sessions, and payments
• Develop the XP and ranking system
• Implement Discord automation (roles, channels, notifications)
• Design scalable database structures
• Work on event-driven systems and backend logic

• Node.js or Python
• PostgreSQL
• APIs & backend architecture
• Discord API integration

• Basic experience with backend development
• Understanding of APIs and databases
• Interest in building scalable systems
• Problem-solving mindset

• Hands-on experience building a real product backend
• Work on automation and system architecture
• Exposure to scaling a global platform