Junior Software Engineer (Python or Java)

Hunter Bond; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Boston, MA, to develop scalable backend services using Python or Java. This top-tier fintech firm prioritizes code quality and offers a collaborative environment for rapid growth.

Join a team focused on building reliable systems while enjoying a hybrid work model that supports learning and mentorship for junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python or Java development.
• Familiarity with building scalable backend services.
• Understanding of high-availability system design.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable backend services using Python or Java.
• Developing and maintaining high-availability systems for payments and trading.
• Writing clean, well-tested production-grade code.
• Collaborating with senior engineers for system design.
• Improving performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Python

Java

Clean code principles

System design collaboration

Performance optimization

Job description

Role: Junior Software Engineer (Python or Java)

Salary: Up to $110,000 USD + Bonus

Location: Boston (Hybrid)

Tech Stack: Python or Java

Overview

This top-tier fintech firm is known for building reliable, high-performance systems that power real-world financial products at scale. They invest heavily in engineering best practices, modern tooling, and mentorship—making this an excellent environment for junior to mid-level engineers to grow quickly and sustainably.

You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering group where learning, code quality, and impact matter more than titles.

What you could be working on:

• Designing and building scalable backend services using Python or Java
• Developing and maintaining high-availability systems for payments, trading, or financial data
• Writing clean, well-tested, production-grade code
• Collaborating with senior engineers on system design and architecture decisions
• Improving performance, reliability, and security across core platforms