Junior Backend Developer

CodeHunter is a cybersecurity company providing Zero Trust for Code to help organizations assess software trustworthiness before execution. The Junior Backend Developer will build and maintain Java/Spring Boot backend services and REST APIs, work with relational databases and AWS infrastructure, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams while growing toward independent ownership.

What you'll do:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs (our stack is Java/Spring Boot)
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
• Work with relational databases to design schemas, write queries, and troubleshoot data issues
• Deploy and support services running on AWS, following our existing infrastructure patterns
• Debug and resolve production issues, escalating and collaborating with the team lead as needed
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate ramp-up and day-to-day delivery
• Collaborate closely with the engineering lead and cross-functional partners (product, QA) to scope and ship features
• Continuously learn our codebase, engineering practices, and domain, and grow toward more independent ownership over time

What they're looking for:

• 1-3 years of professional experience as a backend or full-stack developer, in any language
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, debugging, and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to learn new languages/frameworks quickly
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while communicating proactively
• A growth mindset — comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and building toward greater ownership
• Java/Spring Boot experience is a plus but not required
• Working knowledge of Java and Spring / Spring Boot
• Some exposure to AWS or another major cloud provider
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to microservices architecture

Benefits:

• Remote work arrangement
• Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-growing cybersecurity startup with category-defining technology
• Direct access to and mentorship from experienced security industry executive leadership
• Uncapped commission structure
• The chance to build your own book of business and territory from the ground up, with real ownership over how you sell