Java Developer

Solutiondesign; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k

ESOP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & certifications

Technology reimbursement

Job summary

SDG in Minneapolis seeks a Java Developer to build enterprise web applications using modern Java technologies. You will work closely with customers to deliver high-performance solutions and contribute to a thriving technical community.

The role requires strong Java experience with Spring/Hibernate, cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a passion for learning. SDG offers ESOP, comprehensive benefits, and an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Experience with Java, Spring and Hibernate in enterprise environments.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to work in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise web applications using modern Java technologies.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team and continually improve craft.
• Participate in learning and community engagement within SDG.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring

Hibernate

Groovy Grails

Microservices

REST/JSON

Frontend JS

Cloud AWS/Azure/GCP

Kafka

Databases

Agile SCRUM

Git Atlassian

AI-assisted tools

Lead experience

Consulting experience

Education

BS/CS or related

Job description

SDG is a high-performance software community. We are a team of collaborative and creative consultants who build and deliver custom software for some of the most recognizable local and national brands. In this role, you will be asked to leverage your current skills while also learning new ones. Working in over 500 different technologies and continually learning together, you can expect a one-of-a-kind and award-winning work experience. Our team at SDG has exceptional integrity and the desire to create the best possible customer solutions. We are proud to partner with our customers to consistently provide a successful working relationship as a high-performance team.

We are continuing to grow and are adding Java Developers to our team! This person will work closely with our customers to build best-in-class enterprise web applications using modern day java technologies. You will be a part of a thriving technical community, giving you the opportunity to constantly grow your development amongst top technical talent. SDG is looking for a hard worker with a team-oriented mindset, leadership experience, and has at least 4 years of experience working with java technologies. A successful Java Developer at SDG is a lifelong learner who is motivated to continually improve their craft and thrives amongst their fellow employee-owners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Java 8+
• Spring
• Hibernate
• Groovy / Grails
• Web Services / Microservices / SOA
• Serverless Architectures
• REST/JSON
• JavaScript / TypeScript / Angular / React / Vue / Node
• JMS / Apache Kafka
• AWS/Azure/GCP
• Elastic Search
• Relational and Non-relational databases
• Agile / SCRUM / TDD
• Git / Atlassian Suite
• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• Experience using Spring, Hibernate, or similar framework
• Experience delivering solutions in large scale enterprise environments
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with modern Javascript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) is a bonus
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to increase development velocity, improve code quality, and support complex problem-solving
• Formal or informal experience as a technical lead is a bonus
• Prior consulting or professional services experience is a bonus
• Education degree or certification in Computer Science, or the equivalent related work experience
• Full-time salaried consultant position
• A true stake in success. SDG is an ESOP - 100% employee owned
• Star Tribune Top Workplace winner the last 7 consecutive years
• National Top Workplace in 2023, 2024 & 2025
• Engaged teammates who care about quality solutions
• Challenging and rewarding work with great customers
• Various opportunities to give back to the community
• Be amongst some of the best technologists in the industry
• Dedicated to our core values of superior customer service, exceptional employee experience, and responsible corporate citizenship
• Opportunities to connect with other SDGer’s via internal communities, committees, and events – virtually and in person

Benefits

SDG is proud to offer an array of benefits for our employees including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, life insurance options, a monthly technology reimbursement allowance, 401k, birth and non-birth parent leave, ESOP, trainings and certifications, and company-owned cabins.

Fair and equitable compensation is important to us. The salary range for this opportunity is $110,000 - $140,000. The offer may fall outside this range given factors such as skills and experience. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.