Entry Level Lead Backend Engineer Jobs

New grad lead 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 work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Insurance, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like CVS Health, Wolfspeed, and National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top stateOhio
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Work type75% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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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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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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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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Lead Pharmacy Technician Back End
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Lead Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
$18 - $35/hr
PTCB Certification
10,000+

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

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Entry Level Lead Backend Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

CVS Health7 open roles
Wolfspeed1 open role
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

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

Entry Level Lead Backend Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Build a portfolio of backend projects that show real system design thinking, even from coursework or personal work. Employers at this level look for comfort with server-side languages, APIs, and databases. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught candidates compete well when their GitHub demonstrates working, documented code. Internship experience or open-source contributions signal readiness where years of experience cannot.

Which companies hire entry level lead backend engineers?

Companies hiring entry level lead backend engineers right now include CVS Health, Wolfspeed, and National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of fast-growing startups that want engineers who can grow into leadership and larger technology organizations building out early-career pipelines.

Are there remote entry level lead backend engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share at this stage. About 25% of entry level lead backend engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates outside major tech hubs can apply competitively. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate narrows results to the format that fits your situation.

Are these new grad lead backend engineer jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior lead backend engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a strong portfolio in place of professional history. Look for postings that mention training programs or mentorship as a signal the employer is open to early-career candidates.

Which industries hire the most entry level lead backend engineers?

Entry Level lead backend engineer roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career backend hiring because they build and scale software products continuously, creating ongoing demand for junior engineers who can contribute to production systems from day one.