Junior Backend Engineer
This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone. Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company operating within the telephony and caller ID ecosystem. Their platform helps businesses protect and manage their outbound calling reputation, directly impacting customer trust, answer rates, and revenue generation. As a bootstrapped, high-growth organization, they maintain a highly collaborative environment where engineering contributions have immediate visibility and measurable impact on both product performance and business success. They are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to contribute to the continued development, reliability, and scalability of their platform while growing within a structured engineering organization that emphasizes mentorship, technical excellence, and long-term career development. Role Overview The Junior Backend Engineer will be responsible for implementing, testing, maintaining, and improving backend functionality across the company's SaaS platform while working closely with senior engineers and technical leadership. The Junior Backend Engineer will contribute to APIs, data access layers, background jobs, integrations, automated testing, and production support activities while learning best practices around scalability, reliability, performance, and software quality. This role is ideal for an early-career backend developer who enjoys building software, learning from experienced engineers, and contributing meaningful code within a fast-moving product environment. Location Fully Remote | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development Implement backend features, bug fixes, and system improvements using PHP and related backend technologies. Contribute to Go services when assigned, with guidance and support from senior engineers. Develop backend functionality following established engineering standards and team practices. Support scalable, reliable, and maintainable application development. Participate in implementation efforts across APIs, integrations, and backend services. Data Management & Database Development Write and maintain SQL queries, migrations, and data-access code. Work with MySQL and MariaDB databases to support application functionality. Ensure data integrity, correctness, and performance across backend systems. Assist with database-related troubleshooting and optimization efforts. Testing & Quality Assurance Create and maintain automated unit and integration tests. Resolve failing tests and support code quality initiatives. Participate in code review processes and incorporate feedback effectively. Contribute to improving software reliability and maintainability. Help ensure changes are deployed safely and with minimal risk. Documentation & Technical Collaboration Document APIs, implementation details, runbooks, and technical processes. Communicate development progress, blockers, and technical updates effectively. Collaborate with senior engineers on implementation approaches and technical solutions. Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities. Production Support & Deployment Assist with production troubleshooting and issue resolution under senior guidance. Participate in CI/CD and deployment activities. Support monitoring, maintenance, and operational reliability efforts. Contribute to safe, repeatable deployment processes. Help maintain platform stability and performance.
Qualifications
Experience 1-3 years of experience in software development or equivalent combination of professional experience, internships, bootcamps, and substantive personal projects. Experience developing backend applications using PHP. Experience working with backend frameworks such as Laravel or similar technologies preferred. Experience working with SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB. Experience building or supporting APIs and backend services. Experience working within collaborative software development environments. Experience using Git, pull requests, and version control workflows preferred. Experience contributing to testing, debugging, and deployment processes preferred. Exposure to telephony, dialer platforms, CCaaS systems, carrier APIs, or related technologies is a plus. Experience working within startup, growth-stage, or small engineering teams is preferred.
Qualifications
Skills Strong understanding of PHP development principles and backend application architecture. Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data-access patterns. Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, and system integrations. Familiarity with Laravel or similar backend frameworks. Familiarity with MySQL and MariaDB database environments. Familiarity with Git, pull requests, and collaborative development workflows. Understanding of automated testing concepts, including unit and integration testing. Familiarity with CI/CD processes and deployment workflows. Exposure to Docker, AWS, cloud environments, or infrastructure concepts is a plus. Interest in learning Go (Golang) and expanding backend engineering capabilities. Familiarity with queues, background jobs, or event-driven architectures is a plus. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Highly coachable with a willingness to learn and apply feedback. Reliable, accountable, and proactive in communicating blockers and project status. Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. What Success Looks Like Backend features, bug fixes, and improvements are delivered accurately and reliably. Backend services, APIs, and database interactions maintain high levels of performance and stability. Automated tests are consistently implemented and maintained. Code quality improves through effective participation in code reviews and documentation practices. Production issues are resolved efficiently with appropriate communication and escalation. Increasing ownership of backend functionality and technical responsibilities throughout the first year. Demonstrated growth in technical proficiency, engineering judgment, and contribution quality. Consistent delivery of scoped work with decreasing levels of supervision over time. Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth SaaS company where engineering contributions have immediate and visible impact on both customers and business outcomes. The Junior Backend Engineer will work alongside experienced technical leaders, receive direct mentorship from senior engineers, and gain exposure to modern backend development, APIs, databases, deployment practices, and SaaS product development. This role offers a clear growth path, increasing ownership opportunities, and the chance to build meaningful technical expertise within a fast-moving and collaborative environment. Application Process: To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed: Fill in the application form Record a video showcasing your skill sets Apply To This Job