Jr. Java Developer

This Jr. Java Developer role places you on an Agile team building a modern web application for a government client, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. The position offers hybrid work options in Fairfax, VA, with additional sites in Lafayette, LA, or Knoxville, TN.

Compensation

Annual salary range: USD 70,800 - 172,400.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review web application code across Java, JavaScript, the Spring framework, Angular, and SQL components.
• Participate in daily team discussions and collaborative coding to promote steady progress.
• Provide technical input during client, industry, and end user discussions to shape the application.
• Join technical design sessions to craft scalable features, delivering accurate estimates and development timelines.
• Pursue ongoing improvement of existing development tools and technologies.
• Create automated testing scripts to validate the application.
• Contribute to system architecture enhancements and improvements.
• Apply principles of database design and optimize backend data access.
• Maintain direct interaction with clients and end users to understand software needs and discuss architectural and technical choices.

Requirements

• Background in Java development with full stack experience including modern Angular versions.
• Experience with the Spring framework is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and leveraging them to support dynamic user interfaces, alongside general best practices for Agile software development.
• Proficiency with SQL and database tools to design and support backend data access.
• Ability to code and structure applications using industry best practices while sharing knowledge to grow the team’s capabilities.
• Minimum of 1 year of web application development experience.
• Strong understanding of modern Java, Angular, JavaScript, and SQL coding practices.
• Capacity to work independently and within a dynamic team, delivering high quality code for review and demonstration.
• Experience with modern Java development tools such as Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse, Bamboo, and related environments.
• Understanding of RESTful service development.
• Effective communication with internal team members and customers; able to research, learn, and apply new technologies quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another technical discipline.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute to team success.
• CGI cannot sponsor international hires for this position; US citizenship is required.

Technologies

• Java
• JavaScript
• Angular
• Spring Boot
• Spring framework
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Docker
• Maven
• Git
• Tomcat
• Eclipse
• Bamboo

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• 401(k) with matching contributions and share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and wellbeing programs

Skills

• Angular
• Communication
• Full Stack Development
• Java