Junior Software Developer with Cloud (AWS)/Junior data engineer

Full Timejunior

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US$82k – $136kPosted March 7, 2026

Salary Context

This role offers $82k–$136k. The median for Junior-level backend roles is $80k–$135k (based on 11 listings). Near median.

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PythonJavaAWSCI/CDDevOps

Job Description

Failing Interviews Isn’t a Talent Problem. It’s a Preparation Problem.

If you’re getting interviews but not offers, you’re closer than you think—and that’s the most frustrating stage to be in. You’ve already proven you’re employable enough to get screened, but something breaks during technical rounds: data structures, problem-solving, system design, project explanations, or even the way you communicate tradeoffs. Most candidates don’t fail because they’re “not smart.” They fail because they prepared the wrong way—watching tutorials, building shallow projects, or memorizing answers without mastering fundamentals.

SynergisticIT’s approach is built for this exact scenario. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped candidates move from “almost” to “offer,” with many JOPP graduates landing salaries typically ranging from $90,000 to $154,000 depending on role and stack. Candidates have received offers from employers such as Apple, Google, PayPal, Visa, Wells Fargo, Intel, Citi, JPMC, Walmart Labs, AutoZone, Deloitte, Bank of America, and more. The difference is that JOPP is designed to prepare you for how employers evaluate, not how bootcamps teach.

SynergisticIT works with clients hiring for entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers. The focus is on high-demand tracks: Java / Full Stack / DevOps and Data (Analytics/Engineering/Science) + Machine Learning/AI. Interview success improves when you can demonstrate not only coding ability, but also the “end-to-end” thinking employers want: APIs, backend design, database decisions, cloud deployment, CI/CD, and real project narratives.

This is where many bootcamps fall short. They train you, hand you a certificate, and leave you alone. about 30% of candidates entering the Job Placement Program have already tried Udemy, Coursera, university bootcamps, or other coding bootcamps and still didn’t land jobs—because those paths often focus on learning content, not passing interviews and securing offers.

Ideal candidates for interview-focused support include: recent grads with limited experience, candidates stuck after multiple interviews, professionals returning after layoffs, candidates with career gaps, and international candidates on F1/OPT who need employment to maintain status and pursue STEM extension/H-1B pathways. SynergisticIT also supports the candidate journey by assisting with STEM extension and providing process support for H-1B/green card filing through employment partners (actual filing depends on the employer).

Explore resources and get started:

If you want to explore the program directly, here are the key links:

Job Placement Program (JOPP):
Java Job Placement Program
Data Science / Data Jobs Program
Event videos (OCW, JavaOne, Gartner):
USA Today feature
Contact: https://www.synergisticit.com/contact-us/

If you’re tired of being “final round” without the offer, stop guessing and start preparing with a plan. Fill out the SynergisticIT contact form and ask about the JOPP track that matches your target role.

Please read our blogs

Why do Tech Companies not Hire recent Computer Science Graduates | SynergisticIT

What Recruiters Look for in Junior Developers | SynergisticIT

Software engineering or Data Science as a career?

How OPT Students Can Land Tech Jobs – SynergisticIT

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apple, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, DevOps, Intel Product Family, Java, Machine Learning, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sales Closing Skills, Software Development, Software Engineering, Training/Teaching

About the Company:

SynergisticIT

Since 2010 SynergisticIT has helped Jobseekers get employed in the tech Job market by providing candidates the requisite skills, experience and technical competence to outperform at interviews and at clients.

We at Synergisticit understand the problem of the mismatch between employer's requirements and Employee skills and that's why since 2010 we have helped 1000’s of candidates get jobs at technology clients like apple, google, Paypal, western union, bank of america, visa, walmart labs etc to name a few.

SYNERGISTICIT wants every candidate to know that the Job Market is Challenging and to stand out you need to have exceptional skills and technologies and that's where we come in to make sure you get the attention which you need

We have an excellent reputation with the clients. Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, IT enthusiasts, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/ Data Scientists.

We are always looking for Recent Computer science/Engineering /Mathematics/Statistics or Science Graduates looking to make their careers in IT Industry

We welcome candidates with all visas and citizens to apply.

We assist in filing for STEM extension and also for H1b and Green card filing to Candidates

Candidates who are serious about their future in the IT Industry and have set big goals for themselves.

Candidates having difficulty in finding jobs or cracking interviews or who wants to improve their skill portfolio. We also offer Skill enhancement programs if the candidates are missing skills or experience which our clients need with great outcomes

Candidates can benefit from skill enhancement if they fall into the below categories. If they are qualified with enough skills then no need for skill enhancement

1) You Are in the Job Market for more than 3 months with not many interviews

2) You have a Career Gap and your skills might have become redundant

3) You are being Ghosted by clients after Interviews

4) You are getting no responses to your hundreds of Applications

5) You want to transition to another Tech Career

6) Jobseekers who keep failing Interviews

7) Visa Holders who want to maintain their Work status like F1 OPT and file STEM/H1B

please also check the below links

https://www.synergisticit.com/candidate-outcomes/

https://www.synergisticit.com/java-track/

https://www.synergisticit.com/data-science-track/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJgkOBQ51j5AHT5I6n29glr0q6trzkxYD