{"id":87654,"date":"2026-09-17T19:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T19:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/backend-software-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T20:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T00:25:56","slug":"backend-software-engineer","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/backend-software-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Backend Software Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Backend Software Engineer<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-Time<br \/><strong>Salary:<\/strong> $65,000\u2013$80,000 per year<br \/><strong>Work Location:<\/strong> On-site at client locations; location may vary depending on client project needs<\/p>\n<h3>About the Opportunity<\/h3>\n<p>Are you a recent Computer Science graduate looking to start your career in software engineering?<\/p>\n<p>BeaconFire is hiring <strong>Entry-Level Backend Software Engineers<\/strong> with a foundation in programming and object-oriented development. This opportunity is designed for recent graduates and early-career candidates who want to build their skills in <strong>backend software engineering, Java, and Generative AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need extensive professional experience to apply. <strong>Academic projects, coursework, internships, and personal programming experience are all relevant.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Java experience is preferred, we also welcome candidates with programming backgrounds in <strong>C++, C#, Kotlin, Python, or other object-oriented languages<\/strong> who are interested in developing their Java skills.<\/p>\n<h3>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/h3>\n<p>As a Backend Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and maintain backend applications and services<\/li>\n<li>Build and work with REST APIs, databases, and backend application components<\/li>\n<li>Apply object-oriented programming, data structures, and problem-solving skills to software development<\/li>\n<li>Develop software using Java and modern backend technologies such as Spring Boot<\/li>\n<li>Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code<\/li>\n<li>Debug applications and contribute to performance and reliability improvements<\/li>\n<li>Participate in code reviews, testing, Agile development, and the software development lifecycle<\/li>\n<li>Work with relational and NoSQL databases and SQL<\/li>\n<li>Explore and integrate Generative AI and LLM technologies into software applications<\/li>\n<li>Work with AI technologies and concepts such as RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and AI-powered applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What You&#8217;ll Gain<\/h3>\n<p>This role is an opportunity to turn your academic programming background into practical software engineering experience.<\/p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build professional experience in backend software engineering<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your Java and Spring Boot skills<\/li>\n<li>Apply your existing OOP and programming knowledge to real-world development<\/li>\n<li>Gain experience with APIs, databases, and modern software engineering practices<\/li>\n<li>Develop practical knowledge of Generative AI and LLM applications<\/li>\n<li>Gain exposure to enterprise software development through client projects<\/li>\n<li>Continue developing your technical and professional skills as you grow your career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Do I Meet the Qualifications?<\/h3>\n<p>You may be a good fit if you have:<\/p>\n<h3>Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degree in <strong>Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>A foundation in programming and object-oriented programming (OOP)<\/li>\n<li>Experience with at least one programming language, such as <strong>Java, C++, C#, Kotlin, Python, or a similar language<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of common data structures and programming fundamentals<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to learn Java and develop backend software engineering skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>No extensive professional experience is required.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Academic projects, coursework, internships, and personal projects can all demonstrate relevant experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preferred Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Java or Spring Boot experience<\/li>\n<li>Backend development or REST API experience<\/li>\n<li>Experience with SQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with microservices or other backend technologies<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Maven, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-powered applications<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to RAG, vector databases, embeddings, or related AI technologies<\/li>\n<li>Internship or other software development experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Work Authorization<\/h3>\n<p>BeaconFire is an <strong>E-Verified employer<\/strong> and provides <strong>visa sponsorship for eligible candidates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Work authorization and sponsorship eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process based on the candidate&#8217;s individual circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3>About BeaconFire<\/h3>\n<p>BeaconFire specializes in <strong>Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We work with organizations on technology solutions across software engineering and data-driven technology. 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