Entry Level Backend Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Description

Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that support business and customer needs.

Build and operate scalable, reliable, and secure services within cloud-based environments.

Develop applications and services utilizing modern software engineering best practices.

Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and participate in incident resolution activities.

Create and maintain monitoring, dashboards, metrics, and alerts to ensure system reliability and performance.

Contribute to achieving and maintaining service-level objectives (SLOs) related to availability, performance, and system health.

Build solutions leveraging AWS services including Lambda, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, and DocumentDB.

Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.

Support the development of microservices and event-driven applications.

Continuously improve operational processes, observability, and system performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

0-2 years of professional software engineering experience.

Experience developing applications using Java, Go, or another object-oriented programming language.

Understanding of software development principles and object-oriented design.

Experience troubleshooting and debugging applications.

Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.

Understanding of scalable application design and service reliability concepts.

Knowledge of APIs, distributed systems, and modern backend development practices.

Basic understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Spring Framework.

Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud-native application development.

Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes.

Exposure to monitoring, observability, and operational tooling.

Interest in healthcare technology and healthcare operations.

Experience working with highly available and fault-tolerant systems.

Ideal Backgrounds

Software Engineer I

Associate Software Engineer

Junior Backend Engineer

Java Developer

Go Developer

Cloud Software Engineer

Platform Engineer (Entry Level)

Backend Software Developer

New Graduate Software Engineer

Early Career Cloud Engineer

Skills

Java, object oriented programming, aws, lambda expressions, ec2, microservices architecture, event driven programming, distributed systems, incident handling, scalability, fault tolerant, monitoring tools, api development, backend development, software engineering, system design architecture, spring framework, cloud infrastructure, kubernetes, healthcare industry, devops, infrastructure

Top Skills Details

Java,object oriented programming,aws,lambda expressions,ec2,microservices architecture,event driven programming,distributed systems,incident handling,scalability,fault tolerant,monitoring tools,api development,backend development,software engineering,sys

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree Preferred

0-2 Years of Software Engineering Experience

Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer-Focused Mindset

Ability to Work in Ambiguous Environments

Strong Communication Skills

Ownership Mentality

Continuous Learning

Ability to Deliver Incrementally

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Knowledge Sharing & Team Collaboration

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.