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Junior Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

EnviroLogix

Software Engineer

Portland, ME

$90K - $135K/yr

This position will also collaborate with back-end and front-end developers to support integration of QuickScan software with the cloud-based data management system TotalHub. There may be ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with engineers across backend, infrastructure, and product teams to drive system ... software systems, with a proven ability to identify and solve scale challenges. * Deep ...

NinjaOne

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer on the fast-growing Mobile Device Management Team at ... backend services. Make quality an invariant part of your work and help your fellow engineers ...

NinjaOne

$117K - $154K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ... Partner cross-functionally with backend engineers, designers, and product managers as the team ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards ... performance software. * Other Duties: Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards ... performance software. * Other Duties: Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to ...

IDEXX Laboratories

Software Developer II

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Complete developmenttasksthat span frontend and backend * UtilizemodernDevOps tools and workflows ... software engineering experience * Experience with both frontend and backend development

NinjaOne

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, Java at NinjaOne, you'll play a key role in enhancing ... Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards ...

NinjaOne

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, Java at NinjaOne, you'll play a key role in enhancing ... Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and setting technical standards ...

Nubble Site Solutions

Android Software Developer

York, ME · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you will be working closely with our Lead Software Developer and assisting with continuous feature development of our Android App as well as developing backend infrastructure. Our ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior backend software engineer, and why are they important?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, as well as knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and basic database management. Familiarity with frameworks (such as Spring or Django), RESTful APIs, version control systems like Git, and cloud platforms is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help junior engineers collaborate and learn within development teams. These skills ensure code quality, system reliability, and growth in a fast-paced technical environment.

What are some common challenges faced by junior backend software engineers during their first year on the job?

Junior Backend Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding and adapting to large, existing codebases, navigating code review processes, and learning to write efficient, maintainable code that meets team standards. Collaboration with frontend developers and DevOps teams can also be new, requiring effective communication to ensure seamless integration. Overcoming these challenges typically involves asking questions, seeking mentorship, and dedicating time to continuous learning and documentation review.

What does a junior backend software engineer do?

A Junior Backend Software Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that power web applications. They typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and collaborate closely with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless data flow and application performance. Their tasks often include writing APIs, managing databases, debugging code, and learning best practices for code efficiency and security. As juniors, they are also expected to learn from senior engineers and gradually take on more complex responsibilities as they gain experience.

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Infographic showing various Junior Backend Software Engineer job openings in Maine as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Junior Software Engineer - DAFFM

Chameleon Integrated Services

Ellsworth, ME • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

We are a growing information technology company that offers its employees a culture of success, the chance to work on revolutionary federal IT infrastructure, and the opportunity to grow alongside cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the industry. We are seeking forward thinking candidates that have strong experience in operational support and can help take to the next level in a pro-active stance.
Chameleon Integrated Services has expertise in operations management, quality systems, data operations and cybersecurity. We secure some of the most sensitive data for the Department of Defense and for other U. S. federal government agencies. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees, and we believe in promoting from within.
We offer a Full Benefits package including:
  • Competitive Employee Health Insurance options including dental
  • 100% company paid vision plan
  • 401K plan with generous company match and no vesting period
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid long and short-term disability insurance
  • Training allowance
  • PTO and more

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Position mission: Perform assigned software sustainment, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and configuration tasks under senior engineering direction.
Duties:
  • Develop or modify assigned software components, scripts, configurations, or interfaces.
  • Support WebSphere and DB2 application integration.
  • Review application and middleware logs.
  • Reproduce defects and document technical findings.
  • Support corrective changes and routine sustainment.
  • Develop or execute functional, integration, regression, patch, and deployment tests.
  • Maintain test records, configuration information, and technical documentation.
  • Support test-data preparation and control.
  • Verify assigned functions following approved changes.
  • Assist with production implementation and post-deployment validation.
  • Escalate architecture, security, data-integrity, and production-readiness issues to senior personnel.
  • Support CyberArk integration testing or PAM-related technical troubleshooting when assigned.

MANDATORY SECURITY ARCHITECTURE COMPLIANCE (DoD 8570 / DoD 8140)
To be eligible for technical review and corporate submittal to the Air Force Contracting Officer, candidates MUST meet the requirements of OPTION A or OPTION B below. Applications failing to demonstrate at least one pathway will be automatically archived.
  • OPTION A (8570):
    Candidate must hold ONE active, verifiable commercial certification from the approved DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level I list below. Please include your certification number and expiration date directly on your resume draft:
    • CASP+ CE - CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
    • CISSP (or Associate) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
    • CSSLP - Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
OR
  • OPTION B (8140):
    Candidate must hold a relevant software or engineering degree (Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Technology) AND demonstrate documented, hands-on professional experience developing backend application components, managing software release testing, or validating infrastructure configurations within a controlled environment.
Requirements:
  • Actual development, scripting, configuration, test, or application-support duties.
  • WebSphere, DB2 integration, or enterprise Java/middleware exposure where applicable.
  • Defect analysis using logs or debugging tools.
  • Controlled development/test environment experience.
  • Formal change-ticket or release participation.
  • Candidate-authored code, scripts, test records, configuration documents, or technical procedures.
Anticipated start: September 28, 2026
Primary work location: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Occasional work at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Work schedule: An eight-hour shift scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. The team must collectively provide overlapping coverage during that window. COOP support may be required, but work will remain within a 40-hour workweek unless the Contracting Officer authorizes otherwise.
Project Length: Up to 4.5 years
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