About the role
Launchcodex is an AI digital agency that builds the systems behind modern marketing, data, and web products. As a junior backend developer you will ship features for APIs and internal tools, learn modern infrastructure, and grow with mentorship from experienced engineers.
What you will do
Ship well-tested backend features in small iterations
Build REST or GraphQL endpoints and integrate third-party APIs
Design and maintain data models, jobs, and background workers
Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews
Monitor services, investigate alerts, and fix bugs
Contribute to internal SDKs and reusable modules
Document decisions in READMEs and runbooks
Collaborate with frontend, data, and product to plan work
Follow secure coding and privacy best practices
What you need
1–2 years of experience, internships or strong projects welcome
Proficiency in at least one language, for example Node.js, Python, or Go
Experience with a web framework, for example Express, FastAPI, or Django
Solid understanding of HTTP, JSON, and REST
Familiarity with relational databases and SQL, for example Postgres or MySQL
Git, pull requests, and basic CI familiarity
Exposure to containers and Docker
Clear communication and eagerness to learn
Work authorization in the United States
Nice to have
Message queues, for example Redis, SQS, or RabbitMQ
GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets
Cloud experience on AWS or GCP
Analytics pipelines or ETL, for example Airbyte or dbt
Automation tools like n8n
Benefits
Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility
Health, dental, and vision
401(k) with match
Flexible PTO and paid holidays
Hybrid work in Newport Beach, 2–3 days onsite
Annual learning stipend and formal mentorship
Modern equipment and productivity tools
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Hybrid, 2–3 days per week onsite in Newport Beach
Work setting
Hybrid remote in Newport Beach, CA
Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newport Beach, CA 92660