Junior Backend Engineer – Java/Python | AI

Nelnet Philippines Inc; Philippines; Remote; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelnet Philippines Inc is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to help build backend systems and AI-enabled applications. You will work under guidance, implement tasks, write clean code, and follow established development patterns to deliver reliable software features.

You will contribute to backend services using Java and Python, assist in AI model integration, and collaborate with team members to understand requirements and ensure quality and security across projects.

Qualifications

• Foundational experience in software engineering or backend development.
• Basic experience with Python for backend or AI projects.
• Basic experience with Java for backend or enterprise apps.
• Familiar with RESTful APIs, databases, and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in Java and Python.
• Support AI features integration into applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code following team standards.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Assist in data processing, analysis, and AI model integration tasks.
• Collaborate with team to understand requirements and complete tasks.
• Follow security, performance, and reliability practices under guidance.
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay updated on relevant tech.

Skills

Foundational experience in software工程

Basic Python experience

Basic Java experience

RESTful APIs, databases, Git

AI/ML concepts exposure (LLMs)

Following technical direction and team

Communication and collaboration

Learning mindset and ownership

Tools

Git

Job description

Nelnet Philippines Inc is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to help build backend systems and AI-enabled applications. You will work under guidance, implement tasks, write clean code, and follow established development patterns to deliver reliable software features.

You will contribute to backend services using Java and Python, assist in AI model integration, and collaborate with team members to understand requirements and ensure quality and security across projects.