Java & Spring Boot Engineer: REST APIs & AI Tools

Harris Computer; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of enterprise applications. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with architects, designers, and product managers to meet project goals and timelines.

The role emphasizes strong Java skills (Java 11/17+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and database proficiency, with exposure to React/Next.js, Material UI, and AI-assisted tooling such as GitHub Copilot and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Write code and contribute to the development of software applications, modules, or components.
• Participate in higher-level aspects of the development process, such as requirements analysis, design, architecture, system integration, testing, and project management.
• Partake in testing code to identify and fix bugs and ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Collaborate with other team members, including software architects, designers, and product managers, to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Proficiency in Java: Deep understanding of Core Java (Java 11/17+), JVM internals, memory management, tuning, and concurrency/multithreading.
• Enterprise Frameworks: Experience with Spring in particular Spring Boot.
• RESTful API Design: Experience designing, building, and securing robust, scalable REST APIs for third-party integrations and internal UI consumption.
• Database Expertise: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Search Engine Technology: Experience with search and indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch.
• Experience in React, Next.js and Material UI.
• Worked on AI assisted development (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT)
• Familiarity with AI directed prompt engineering for developing applications.

Skills

Java core

JVM internals

Memory management

Multithreading

REST API design

Algorithms & design patterns

Architecture & system design

Testing

Requirements analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Related field experience

Tools

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Job description

Harris Computer is seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of enterprise applications. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with architects, designers, and product managers to meet project goals and timelines.

The role emphasizes strong Java skills (Java 11/17+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and database proficiency, with exposure to React/Next.js, Material UI, and AI-assisted tooling such as GitHub Copilot and