Junior Backend Engineer

Confidential Company  Amman - Jordan  Date Posted: 2026/06/30   Login to Apply

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs under guidance from senior engineers, adapting to evolving requirements.
  • Support, maintain, and improve existing applications and internal tools by fixing bugs, addressing technical debt, and ensuring system stability.
  • Build and maintain internal tools that support operational, support, and product teams.
  • Implement business logic and integrations supporting product features under tight timelines.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with backend standards.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers in an agile, fast-paced environment.
  • Assist in optimizing system performance, reliability, and security across systems.
  • Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and code reviews.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and basic monitoring activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in both development and production environments, including legacy systems.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests for fixes, enhancements, and system support as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 1–2 years of experience in backend development, preferably in a fast-paced or startup environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js / JavaScript for backend services.
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
  • Comfortable working within and maintaining existing codebases, not only building from scratch.
  • Basic understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data modeling concepts.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
  • Basic experience with Git and modern development workflows.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative development.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and willingness to learn quickly.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-moving team environment.
Required Skills
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
Job Details
  • Location Amman - Jordan
  • Industry Back - End Development
  • Job Type Full-Time
  • Degree Bachelor
  • Experience 1-2
  • Nationality Unspecified
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