Junior Java Software Engineer
About the role
A leading technology firm, deeply engaged with the Intelligence Community, is seeking talented individuals to join their innovative team. This company is renowned for fostering an exceptional employee experience, enabling staff to focus on delivering critical support to their customers' missions with integrity and enthusiasm.
The Role
Design and develop robust Java-based software solutions, enterprise APIs, and microservices architectures.
Leverage cutting-edge agentic AI workflows and autonomous coding tools to accelerate feature implementation and testing.
Collaborate within an agile environment utilizing modern cloud, Linux, and distributed database technologies.
Build and integrate scalable RESTful web services and enterprise microservices.
Incorporate next-generation AI coding agents into development routines for complex refactoring and automated test generation.
Participate in agile ceremonies, perform code reviews, and provide technical guidance.
What You'll Need
A technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
3+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
Proficiency with modern frameworks such as Spring.
Experience with configuration management and build tools including Git, Maven, and Nexus.
Familiarity with Linux operating environments.
Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
What's On Offer
Competitive total compensation of $224k+ annually.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI workflows and autonomous coding tools.
A collaborative agile environment.
Support for a hybrid work schedule with 1-2 days per week on-site.
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust Java-based software solutions, enterprise APIs, and microservices architectures
- Leverage cutting-edge agentic AI workflows and autonomous coding tools to accelerate feature implementation and testing
- Collaborate within an agile environment utilizing modern cloud, Linux, and distributed database technologies
- Build and integrate scalable RESTful web services and enterprise microservices
- Incorporate next-generation AI coding agents into development routines for complex refactoring and automated test generation
- Participate in agile ceremonies, perform code reviews, and provide technical guidance
Qualifications
- A technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of professional experience in Java software development
- Proficiency with modern frameworks such as Spring
- Experience with configuration management and build tools including Git, Maven, and Nexus
- Familiarity with Linux operating environments
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Elasticsearch
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation of $224k+ annually
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI workflows and autonomous coding tools
- A collaborative agile environment
- Support for a hybrid work schedule with 1-2 days per week on-site
Skills mentioned
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