Entry Level Backend Software Engineer Jobs

New grad backend software engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong GitHub portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site 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 Software 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 Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level backend software engineer job?

Build a portfolio with two or three projects that show server-side logic, database design, and API development using languages like Python, Java, or Node.js. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate working code over years of experience, so open-source contributions, a capstone project, or a completed internship all strengthen your application. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught candidates are regularly considered.

Which companies hire entry level backend software engineers?

Companies hiring entry level backend software engineers right now include Rippling, CVS Health, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Startups, mid-size technology firms, and large enterprise employers all post at this level, often looking for candidates who can grow within an engineering team from their first day.

Are there remote entry level backend software engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still make up a significant share of postings at this level. About 32% of entry level backend software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility will find options alongside in-person roles that offer hands-on mentorship from senior engineers.

Are these new grad backend software engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior backend software engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Searching for junior or new grad titles surfaces these roles directly.

Which industries hire the most entry level backend software engineers?

Entry Level backend software 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 rely on scalable systems, data pipelines, and APIs that require consistent junior engineering talent to build and maintain alongside senior teams.