Job Description

Jr. Java Developer

St. Louis, MO /Alpharetta ,GA (Onsite)

W2 Contract Opportunity

USC/GC Only

Our client is looking for a Junior Java Developer with approximately 3 years of hands-on experience to join their dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Java development, possess a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, and be eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment. This role will involve working on various projects, contributing to the development of high-quality software solutions, and assisting senior developers in implementing complex features.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new features and enhancements.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to improving software development processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Provide support and assistance to other team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong understanding of Java fundamentals and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Proficiency in Java SE and experience with Java EE.
• Experience with popular Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Familiarity with web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with RESTful web services development.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS).
• Understanding of design patterns.

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