Junior Backend Engineer

Errgo; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Errgo is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer in the Boston area to design, build, and maintain backend services powering the platform. You will work with senior engineers through the full development lifecycle—from API design and implementation to testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

This hands-on role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and owning meaningful features early in your career. You will gain exposure to modern backend technologies and a collaborative culture that values clean

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of software development experience (internships count).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and basic query optimization.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Python or Java
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• Work with PostgreSQL/MySQL to design schemas and write efficient queries
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and troubleshoot issues
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

RESTful API design

Git

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Entry Level Boston, MA · Bedford, MA · Springfield, NJ $65-95k/year

About the role

As a Junior Backend Engineer, the candidate will work alongside senior engineers to design, build, and maintain the backend services that power the platform. This is a hands-on role with exposure to the full development lifecycle—from API design and implementation through testing, deployment, and monitoring in production.The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and excited about building systems that serve real users. This role provides mentorship, code review feedback, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful features early in the candidate's career. The engineer will gain experience with modern backend technologies while contributing to a collaborative engineering culture that values clean code and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Python or Java
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• Work with PostgreSQL/MySQL to design schemas and write efficient queries
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and troubleshoot issues
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

What you bring

• 0-2 years of software development experience (internships count)
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Node.js
• Familiarity with SQL databases and basic query optimization
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

What you get

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Job details and compensation are subject to change.