Junior Back-End Developer – Entry-Level Software Engineer
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.