Entry Level Backend Engineer Jobs

New grad backend engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Rippling, CVS Health, and TikTok hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles169+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRippling
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician Back End
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CVS Health
New 1m ago
Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
$16 - $28/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Dev Technology Group
Mid-Level Backend Developer (AWS)
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Dev Technology Group
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Mid-Level Backend Developer (AWS)
Dev Technology Group
Reston, Virginia
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$72k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Software Engineer II, Backend (Reliability Platform)
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Software Engineer II, Backend (Reliability Platform)
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San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$146k - $225k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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UST
Java Backend Engineer
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UST
New 1m ago
Java Backend Engineer
UST
Sunnyvale, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
$82k - $123k/yr
10,000+

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician, Back End Full Time
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CVS Health
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Pharmacy Technician, Back End Full Time
CVS Health
Conyers, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
$16 - $26/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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Entry Level Backend Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Rippling
    Rippling20
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health17
  • TikTok
    TikTok11
  • Capital One
    Capital One9
  • Wealthfront
    Wealthfront8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software81
  • Healthcare & Medical Services18
  • Banking & Financial Services17
  • Investment & Asset Management12
  • Fintech9

Entry Level Backend Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level backend engineer job?

Build a portfolio with two or three projects that demonstrate server-side work, such as a REST API, a database-backed app, or a small microservice. Proficiency in at least one backend language, like Python, Java, or Node.js, along with familiarity with SQL and version control, gives candidates a real edge. Internship experience helps, but self-taught candidates with deployed, public projects land these roles too.

Which companies hire entry level backend engineers?

Companies hiring entry level backend engineers right now include Rippling, CVS Health, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of technology startups, enterprise software firms, and companies in retail and finance that are growing their engineering teams.

Are there remote entry level backend engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are still common at this stage. About 32% of entry level backend engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility will find real options without limiting their search to one geography.

Are these new grad backend engineer jobs?

Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior backend engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects as qualifying background, and does not require prior professional employment. If a role lists a portfolio or coursework as acceptable, it fits this category.

Which industries hire the most entry level backend engineers?

Entry Level backend engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively building or scaling software products and need engineers who can contribute to core backend systems from the start.