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Junior Backend Developer
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Role overview
Junior Backend Developer
Build backend systems, APIs, data pipelines, dashboards, and integrations supporting business operations.
Location
On-Site
Employment
Full-Time
Pay
Starting rate is $17.87/hour
Company
Los Angeles Apparel is a basics apparel manufacturer and distributor founded by Dov Charney, a long-standing leader in American garment manufacturing.
Role description
Role Overview
This hands-on technical position focuses on supporting the development of backend systems, APIs, data pipelines, and business intelligence solutions. You'll work closely with senior developers and stakeholders across the company to build, maintain, and improve the tools and infrastructure that power daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines, database schemas, and backend services under the guidance of senior developers.
- Support the development of RESTful APIs and integrations between ERP systems, third-party platforms, and internal tools.
- Help build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for Operations, Sales, Finance, and Production teams.
- Write clean, well-documented code and contribute to internal technical documentation and SOPs.
- Troubleshoot bugs, data quality issues, and system errors; escalate and communicate blockers to the team.
- Participate in code reviews, team standups, and project planning with increasing independence over time.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in backend development, data engineering, or a related technical role (internships and academic projects count).
- Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL.
- Foundational understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and ETL concepts.
- Exposure to or interest in API development and system integrations.
- Familiarity with dashboarding or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) is a plus.
- Eagerness to learn ERP systems and enterprise software workflows.
- Strong communication skills with willingness to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Experience
- Fashion, retail, manufacturing, or supply chain technology.
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Front-end technologies (React, Vue.js).
- Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt).
Compensation
Starting rate is $17.87/hour