Flexible hybrid work (3 days remote, 2 days office) / to be defined personally for students
Flexible working hours (start between 7:30-10:00) / to be defined personally for students
Application Deadline:
12.2.2026
We're hiring a junior backend engineer to join our team and grow with us. You'll start by building RESTful APIs and writing logic for data retrieval, then gradually specialize in the area that fits you best: database design, security, or data pipelines. You'll work alongside a mentor who will guide your development. We prefer candidates who are currently studying.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Learning
Implement features in existing RESTful APIs under guidance from your mentor (Spring Boot, FastAPI)
Write and optimize database queries (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Neo4J)
Learn and apply authentication and authorization patterns (Keycloak)
Work with caching and message queuing systems (Redis)
Quality & Debugging
Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
Debug issues with support from team members
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
Collaboration & Growth
Document your work and contribute to team knowledge base
Ask questions and actively learn from the codebase and your colleagues
Required Qualifications
Basic knowledge of Java or Python
Understanding of how REST APIs work
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
Basic understanding of Git and version control
Eagerness to learn and take feedback
Clear communication skills
Currently studying or recently graduated from CS, Software Engineering, or related field (FER, PMF, FOI, FESB, TVZ or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
Personal projects or coursework involving backend development
Exposure to Spring Boot or FastAPI
Basic understanding of containerization (Docker)
Familiarity with Linux command line
Interest in data management, security, or AI/ML applications
Contributions to open source or student projects
