Junior Backend Engineer — Remote, Mentored Growth Path

Loka, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Remote and flexible

Relocation programs (three months work

Paid sick days and local holidays

Continuous Learning Support

Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscipt

Job summary

Loka, Inc. is a globally distributed tech consultancy based in Silicon Valley and fully remote. We are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to grow with our team, building backend applications that are fast, reliable and secure using Python and/or Node.js.

You’ll work with mentors on client projects, learn architectural decisions, and apply security and data protections best practices. Join a culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and collaboration while taking advantage of flexible Fridays off

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Node.js (TypeScript).
• Solid CS foundation and understanding of API/Web protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build backend components like APIs and serverless functions.
• Participate in design discussions and learn architectural decisions.
• Apply security and data-protection best practices in daily work.
• Write clean, well-tested code and clear documentation.
• Collaborate with technical leads and clients to track progress.

Skills

Python

Node.js

API protocols

Concurrency concepts

Container-first

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Terraform

CDK

PostgreSQL

Job description

Loka, Inc. is a globally distributed tech consultancy based in Silicon Valley and fully remote. We are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to grow with our team, building backend applications that are fast, reliable and secure using Python and/or Node.js.

You’ll work with mentors on client projects, learn architectural decisions, and apply security and data protections best practices. Join a culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and collaboration while taking advantage of flexible Fridays off