Job Description
Are you a recent graduate ready to launch your career in high-impact technology? Apex Innovations is looking for a Junior Backend Engineer (Class of 2026) to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. We specialize in building scalable fintech solutions that power the future of digital payments.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing robust APIs, optimizing database performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences. If you are eager to learn, possess a strong foundation in computer science, and want to work with industry-leading technologies, we want to meet you.
Why Join Us?
- Career Growth: Mentorship from senior engineers and clear pathways to seniority.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with Python, Go, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes.
- Flexible Environment: Hybrid work model with a focus on results.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Design and optimize database schemas and queries to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate frontend components seamlessly.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile sprint planning.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely fixes.
- Contribute to the automation of testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Class of 2024-2026 preferred).
- Familiarity with Python, Go, or Java.
- Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with Git version control and collaborative workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and logical reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Passion for building products that make a difference.