Entry Level Senior Backend Developer Jobs

New grad senior 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 mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings 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 Senior Backend Developer 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 Senior Backend Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Build a portfolio of backend projects that demonstrate real skills: REST APIs, database design, authentication, and deployment pipelines. Internship experience is a strong differentiator, but self-taught candidates who can show working code on GitHub are competitive too. Tailor your resume to each posting, highlight the specific languages and frameworks listed, and be ready to complete a technical screen involving data structures and system design basics.

Which companies hire entry level senior backend developers?

Companies hiring entry level senior backend developers 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 wide range of employers, including fast-growing startups that need to build engineering teams quickly and larger enterprises running structured early-career programs for new graduates.

Are there remote entry level senior backend developer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options do exist at the entry level, though on-site roles are common for candidates early in their careers. About 32% of entry level senior backend developer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate can help you narrow to the arrangement that fits your situation.

Are these new grad senior backend developer jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles aimed at recent graduates and career changers. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, and does not require prior production system ownership. Look for language like 'recent graduates encouraged' or 'portfolio accepted' as reliable signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level senior backend developers?

Entry Level senior backend developer 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 entry level hiring because they run high volumes of user-facing products and internal systems that require consistent backend engineering capacity, making new graduate contributors a practical and cost-effective part of team growth.