Entry Level Lead Backend Developer Jobs

New grad lead backend developer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like CVS Health, Photon, and Infosys hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top stateTexas
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Pharmacy Technician Back End
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Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
Lodi, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
$16 - $28/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Java Backend Developer with AWS
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Java Backend Developer with AWS
Infosys
Somerset, New Jersey
Backend Engineering
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
$76k - $99k/yr
10,000+

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Software Developer - Provisioning (Back End, Java)
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Software Developer - Provisioning (Back End, Java)
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
1,001-5,000

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Java Backend Developer
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Java Backend Developer
Infosys
Raleigh, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Backend Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Pharmacy Technician Back End
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Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
$16 - $26/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Entry Level Lead Backend Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

CVS Health7 open roles
Photon3 open roles
Infosys3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Entry Level Lead Backend Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level lead backend developer job?

Focus on building a portfolio that demonstrates real backend work: APIs you have built, database designs you have implemented, or open-source contributions you can walk through. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand server-side logic, can write clean and documented code, and are comfortable with at least one backend language or framework. Internship experience or a strong capstone project can substitute effectively for a lengthy work history.

Which companies hire entry level lead backend developers?

Companies hiring entry level lead backend developers right now include CVS Health, Photon, and Infosys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you will find a mix of fast-growing startups that need junior developers who can grow into the role and larger technology companies with structured new grad hiring programs.

Are there remote entry level lead backend developer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and team. About 17% of entry level lead backend developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates are not limited to their local market. Hybrid roles that blend remote work with occasional on-site time are common at companies that value in-person onboarding for junior developers.

Are these new grad lead backend developer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that are explicitly open to candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying work, and does not require prior team leadership. A strong portfolio of backend projects is often the deciding factor for candidates coming straight out of school or a bootcamp.

Which industries hire the most entry level lead backend developers?

Entry Level lead backend developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they build and maintain data-intensive products that require dedicated backend engineering, and they often have the volume of open positions to bring on junior developers alongside more senior staff.