{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bebaf7e65e03e211a5fabe96","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bebaf7e65e03e211a5fabe96","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bebaf7e65e03e211a5fabe96","title":"Junior Software Developer (Backend Focus)","description":"About the Role\nThe Computer Company is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our team. This role will focus primarily on backend development, including building APIs, integrating internal systems with third-party services, and supporting applications across our server and cloud environments.\nA significant part of this position involves troubleshooting complex integration issues. Problems may begin with limited information, requiring you to work methodically through application logs, API calls, databases, and infrastructure to identify the root cause. Candidates who enjoy investigating technical issues and solving problems across interconnected systems will be well suited for this role.\nThis is a junior-level position, and we do not expect candidates to know everything on their first day. We place greater value on strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to approach problems methodically than on a specific number of years of experience.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and build RESTful APIs.\nIntegrate third-party APIs with existing systems.\nInvestigate and resolve integration issues, often beginning with limited or unclear information from users.\nTrace issues across API calls, application logs, databases, and servers to identify root causes.\nDevelop backend services using C# and .NET Core.\nAssist with Next.js frontend development when needed.\nWrite and troubleshoot SQL queries and database logic.\nHelp manage and deploy applications across Windows Server, Linux Server, and Azure Container Apps environments.\nCollaborate with the team on application design, architecture, and development standards.\nQualifications\nExperience with C# and .NET Core through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional work.\nBasic understanding of REST APIs.\nAbility to write SQL queries and work with relational databases.\nWillingness to work across both Windows and Linux environments.\nStrong and patient troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work systematically from incomplete information.\nAbility to ask effective follow-up questions when a user’s initial description does not provide enough information to diagnose the issue.\nMust be located in Connecticut and able to work onsite regularly, with some flexibility to work from home.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with Azure Container Apps or other cloud and container platforms.\nExperience with Salesforce APIs or CRM integrations.\nExposure to Next.js.\nExperience supporting non-technical users or working in a help desk or technical support role.\nPay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Computer Company","rawCompany":"computer company","city":"Cromwell","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:37.643Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Software Developer (Backend Focus)","description":"About the Role\nThe Computer Company is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our team. 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