Java Web Application Developer

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with company match

20% Associate discount

Career growth & talent development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Web Developer to design, code, test, and implement Java-based web applications that deliver business value. You will leverage Spring MVC/Boot and REST APIs, while integrating AI-assisted tools like Claude to boost productivity and code quality.

The role requires strong SDLC knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail IT environment. Minimal travel, on-site in Harrisburg area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional Java-based application development.
• Proficiency in core Java and Java EE components.
• Experience with Spring MVC and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Claude or other AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience developing REST APIs.
• Experience with XML/JSON data formats.
• Advanced SQL experience (MySQL, DB2, Snowflake).
• Web page design and CSS skills.
• Cloud integrations.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Retail knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement software components and enhancements per project plans.
• Integrate with internal and external systems, APIs, or web services.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for new features and system enhancements.
• Apply Claude and AI-assisted tools to accelerate development while ensuring code quality and security.
• Conduct system and functional testing to ensure performance.
• Collaborate with business users, project managers, and QA teams to validate solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

Spring MVC

Spring Boot

Claude AI

REST API

SQL

XML/JSON

Cloud integrations

SDLC

Communication

Team collaboration

Retail knowledge

Tools

Claude AI

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.
• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
• Strong career growth & talent development culture
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The position of Web Developer will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and implementing approved business-critical Web Applications to deliver new functionality and long-term value to the organization. This role combines strong technical proficiency in Java web development with the analytical skills needed to understand business requirements, design effective solutions, and provide ongoing enhancements. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can work both independently and collaboratively with business users and other IT team members to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions, while effectively leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, testing, and debugging. This is a key role in ensuring the performance, enhancement, and growth of our business systems, which are vital to our daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement software components and enhancements in accordance with approved project plans and ensuring high-quality, reliable code.
• Integrate with internal and external systems, APIs, or web services.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for new features and system enhancements.
• Apply Claude and similar AI-assisted development tools as part of the development workflow to explore solution approaches, validate logic, and strengthen code decisions while ensuring all final work is reviewed, secure, and aligned with company standards
• Conduct system and functional testing to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborate with business users, project managers, and QA teams to validate solutions.
• Completes any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing Java-based applications.
• Proficiency in core Java development and Java EE components
• Hands-on experience developing Java web applications using Spring MVC and Spring Boot
• Experience using Claude or similar AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development.
• Experience with developing REST API
• Experience and knowledge working with various data formats such as XML, JSON
• Advanced experience in writing SQL queries on MYSQL, DB2 and Snowflake
• Experience in style sheet, web page design
• Experience in cloud integrations
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work at a detailed level while maintaining an overall project perspective.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to research, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Cross functional Retail knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Minimal travel to stores and distribution centers.
• Duties frequently involve being seated for extended periods of time and using computers.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.