Entry Level Java Developer

BeaconFire Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is hiring a Java Software Developer to build scalable applications and maintain clean, secure code. You will participate in full stack delivery, work in a collaborative environment, and own features from design through production.

Preferred qualifications include a CS master's degree, 0–1 year in Java, and experience with Spring, Maven, React.js, HTML/CSS. Be part of a team driving AI-powered solutions and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Basic programming skills using object-oriented languages and common APIs.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: code reviews, Agile Scrum lifecycle ownership, design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment procedures.
• Ship to production: APIs, monitoring, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Stay up to date with Java technologies and best practices.
• AI Integration: implement RAG pipelines using Spring AI and LangChain4j with vector DB integration.
• Stay current with RAG tech, embeddings, retrieval optimization, and reranking techniques.

Skills

Java

OOP

APIs

Data structures

Education

Master’s Degree in CS

Tools

Spring

Maven

React.js

HTML

CSS

Weblogic

RabbitMQ

Tomcat

LangChain4j

Job description

We’re currently hiring for an exciting Java Software Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

About the Company

BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; looking for candidates with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science for a Java / Software Developer position.

About the Role

The Java / Software Engineer will be responsible for developing applications and writing scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Full Stack Development

• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in Agile Scrum team and own the full development lifecycle, including project planning, design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment procedures.
• Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies for Java development.

AI Integration

• Implement RAG pipelines using Spring AI and LangChain4j with vector database integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest RAG technologies and best practices, including chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval optimization, and reranking techniques.

Requirement:

• Decent understanding of the software development life cycle
• Basic programming skills using object-oriented programming (OOP) languages with in-depth knowledge of common APIs and data structures like Collections, Maps, lists, Sets, etc.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), basic SQL query language skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science (CS)
• 0-1 year of practical experience in Java coding
• Experience using Spring, Maven, React.js, HTML, CSS
• Knowledge of other contemporary Java technologies (e.g., Weblogic, RabbitMQ, Tomcat, etc.)
• Basic understanding of AI/LLM concepts.
• Spring AI or LangChain4j experience.
• RAG application building or vector database experience.

BeaconFire is an E-verified company and provides equal employment opportunities (visa sponsorship provided).