Entry Level Java Developer

BeaconFire Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is hiring a Java Software Developer to build scalable, secure software powering client platforms. You will contribute across the full stack, with emphasis on Java backend, APIs, and modern front-end components.

The role includes implementing AI integration using RAG approaches, maintaining code quality, and participating in agile ceremonies to deliver high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development fundamentals and SDLC awareness.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with Spring-based stacks and modern JS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable Java applications and APIs.
• Participate in full development lifecycle in an Agile/Scrum setting.
• Create technical docs for apps, APIs, deployment procedures.
• Implement AI integration using RAG concepts and relevant tools.

Skills

Java

OOP

SQL

APIs

Education

Master’s Degree in CS

Tools

Spring

Maven

React.js

HTML/CSS

Tomcat

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).