Junior Back-End Developer – Entry-Level Software Engineer

Remotely
Full-time

You will code, test, and refine back-end services that power web and mobile apps used by millions. Expect diverse projects in e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and gaming. Your day includes stand-ups, pair programming, and deep dives into performance data… variety keeps boredom at bay!  


Key Responsibilities  

- Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL endpoints in Node.js, Python, or Java.  

- Write efficient SQL queries and craft NoSQL schemas that scale gracefully.  

- Integrate AWS services (Lambda, RDS, S3) and containerize workloads with Docker.  

- Debug race conditions, optimize latency, and eliminate memory leaks.  

- Harden authentication flows using OAuth 2.0 and JWT while applying OWASP guidelines.  

- Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and QA teams to ship features continuously.  

- Document architecture, data models, and deployment runbooks for future maintainers.  

- Participate in code reviews to uphold style, readability, and test coverage standards.  

- Monitor application health with CloudWatch and Grafana dashboards, reacting to anomalies.  

- Contribute fresh ideas during sprint planning — your voice matters from day one.  


Your Skill Set  

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable field.  

- 0-2 years of professional back-end experience; internships count.  

- Proficiency in at least one language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java.  

- Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL stores (MongoDB, DynamoDB).  

- Solid Git workflow and comfort with pull requests.  

- Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions or Jenkins.  

- Understanding of cloud fundamentals, especially AWS or GCP.  

- Clear, concise communicator who enjoys teamwork and iterative feedback.  

- Passion for clean code, automated testing, and lifelong learning.  


Why You’ll Thrive Here   

- Mentorship from staff engineers who still love to code.  

- Exposure to multiple industries, tech stacks, and architectural patterns.  

- Budget for certifications, conferences, and online courses.  

- Inclusive culture that values every perspective and rewards initiative.  


Ready to turn theory into production impact? Apply now and shape systems millions rely on—while shaping your own future as a back-end specialist.