Entry-Level Java Developer (Onsite) – REST & Cloud

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D

401K and/or Roth IRA

Job summary

Edgewater Federal Solutions is hiring an entry-level Application Developer I to support a federal client, offering hands-on experience in Java-based enterprise applications and cloud modernization efforts. The role emphasizes secure coding, REST services, and collaboration within an Agile team in onsite environments.

You will gain exposure to Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, AWS cloud tasks, and on-call support while growing foundational development and documentation skills for a federal

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in software or application development, including internships, academic projects, or entry-level professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of Java development and SQL.
• Familiarity with SpringBoot and web application development concepts.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Kendo UI, Angular, React, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Basic understanding of relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, testing, and debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, testing, and maintenance of enterprise applications within a Java/SQL/SpringBoot environment.
• Support development of RESTful services and user interfaces that integrate with enterprise applications and databases.
• Perform routine database tasks in Oracle and PostgreSQL, such as updating data structures and reviewing queries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic application, interface, and database issues with guidance from senior staff.
• Follow secure coding practices and assist with addressing vulnerabilities identified in testing or reviews.
• Support authentication/authorization mechanisms per security requirements.
• Collaborate with team, customers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile development activities like daily stand-ups and sprints.
• Assist with cloud migration activities in AWS and code updates.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Engage in code reviews and knowledge sharing for continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.

Skills

Java development

SQL

SpringBoot

Front-end frameworks

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps practices

OAuth2

Job description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is hiring an entry-level Application Developer I to support a federal client, offering hands-on experience in Java-based enterprise applications and cloud modernization efforts. The role emphasizes secure coding, REST services, and collaboration within an Agile team in onsite environments.

You will gain exposure to Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, AWS cloud tasks, and on-call support while growing foundational development and documentation skills for a federal