Code Hunter is looking for a Junior Backend Developer to join our engineering team. This role is remote, with a preference for candidates based in the US Eastern time zone for overlap with the team.
You'll report directly to the SVP of Engineering and work closely day-to-day with our engineering lead, who will provide technical mentorship and code review as you ramp up on our systems. Our backend runs on Java/Spring Boot and AWS - you don't need to already know Java going in, but you should be able to pick it up quickly, especially leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools. What matters most is strong fundamentals and the ability to learn fast. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of professional experience to grow into ownership of real production systems.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs (our stack is Java/Spring Boot)
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
- Work with relational databases to design schemas, write queries, and troubleshoot data issues
- Deploy and support services running on AWS, following our existing infrastructure patterns
- Debug and resolve production issues, escalating and collaborating with the team lead as needed
- Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate ramp-up and day-to-day delivery
- Collaborate closely with the engineering lead and cross-functional partners (product, QA) to scope and ship features
- Continuously learn our codebase, engineering practices, and domain, and grow toward more independent ownership over time
RequirementsWhat We're Looking For
- 1-3 years of professional experience as a backend or full-stack developer, in any language
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, debugging, and problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to learn new languages/frameworks quickly - Java/Spring Boot experience is a plus but not required, and we expect you to ramp up fast with the help of modern AI-assisted development tools
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs
- Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while communicating proactively
- A growth mindset - comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and building toward greater ownership
Nice to have:
- Working knowledge of Java and Spring / Spring Boot
- Some exposure to AWS or another major cloud provider
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to microservices architecture
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects you can speak to
Location & Logistics
- Remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in or near the US Eastern time zone
BenefitsThis is a full-time W-2 position with a salary of $85,000 to $110,000 per year.
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