Junior Full Stack Developer (Entry-Level)

re-zoo-me; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

re-zoo-me in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience building modern web applications alongside senior developers.

You will learn by doing, contribute to frontend and backend tasks with React, Node.js, and RESTful APIs, and participate in Agile processes. Strong curiosity and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of full‑time professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical training or project experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of full‑stack web applications.
• Build responsive, user‑friendly front‑end interfaces using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Develop and maintain backend logic, servers, and RESTful APIs using Node.js, Java, Python, .NET, or Spring Boot.
• Work with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Learn internal project architecture, coding standards, and development workflows.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams.
• Write clean, maintainable code and assist with unit testing, debugging, and resolving application issues.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for features and workflows.

Skills

OOP

DSA

Software design

HTML5/CSS3/JS

JavaScript ES6+

Git

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Node.js

Express

Spring Boot

Python

.NET

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team. This is an entry-level role designed for candidates who are beginning their career in software development.

You will work alongside senior developers to build, scale, and maintain modern web applications while gaining hands‑on experience in real‑world software engineering.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is intended for entry-level candidates with 0–1 year of full-time professional software development experience.

• No prior full-time professional experience is required.
• Academic projects, internships, personal projects, bootcamp projects, GitHub projects, hackathons, and open‑source contributions are highly valued.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of full‑time professional Full Stack Development experience may be better suited for experienced‑level roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Development:

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of full‑stack web applications.

Frontend Development:

• Build responsive, user‑friendly front‑end interfaces using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.

Backend Development:

• Develop and maintain backend logic, servers, and RESTful APIs using technologies such as Node.js, Java, Python, .NET, or Spring Boot.

Database Management:

• Work with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

Collaboration & Learning:

• Learn internal project architecture, coding standards, and development workflows.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams.

Testing & Debugging:

• Write clean, maintainable code and assist with unit testing, debugging, and resolving application issues.

Documentation:

• Maintain and update technical documentation for assigned features and workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical training or project experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• 0–1 year of full‑time professional software development experience.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), and basic software design principles.
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Basic knowledge of at least one backend language or framework such as Node.js, Express, .NET, Java, Spring Boot, or Python.
• Basic understanding of relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests.

Soft Skills:

• Strong logical thinking and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A strong willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.