Junior Backend Engineer - Hybrid Role with Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship program

Professional development resources

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ is hiring a Junior Backend Developer to build robust server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with senior engineers, learn best practices, and contribute across the software development lifecycle in a hybrid work setup.

The role focuses on writing clean code in Python, Java, or Node.js, assisting in database design, and participating in reviews. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/SE or similar field.
• Foundational backend knowledge in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Version control with Git.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs under guidance.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code using Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback to improve quality.
• Assist in database design and management tasks.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues and provide support for existing apps.
• Collaborate with teammates to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Learn and apply software development, testing, and deployment best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

REST APIs

Databases

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ is hiring a Junior Backend Developer to build robust server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with senior engineers, learn best practices, and contribute across the software development lifecycle in a hybrid work setup.

The role focuses on writing clean code in Python, Java, or Node.js, assisting in database design, and participating in reviews. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.