Junior Backend Developer — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hybrid work arrangement

In-office learning in Queenstown

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join their growing tech team in Queenstown. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design and maintain backend services and APIs, focusing on robust server-side solutions and clean code in Python, Java, or Node.js.

This entry-level role offers structured mentorship, training resources, and a hybrid work setup with in-office learning in Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Foundational knowledge of backend languages (Python, Java, Node.js).
• Basic understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and REST API concepts.
• Familiarity with Git and version control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and maintenance of backend services.
• Write clean, documented code in backend languages.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback.
• Assist in database design and management tasks.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications.
• Collaborate with teammates to understand project requirements.
• Learn and apply best practices in software development and deployment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

SQL/NoSQL databases

REST APIs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join their growing tech team in Queenstown. You will collaborate with senior engineers to design and maintain backend services and APIs, focusing on robust server-side solutions and clean code in Python, Java, or Node.js.

This entry-level role offers structured mentorship, training resources, and a hybrid work setup with in-office learning in Queenstown.