Jr. Backend Web/Java Developer

Newegg; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Thirdwave seeks a Full-time Web Developer to build robust web products and translate user stories into flexible applications. The role emphasizes Java-based API work, template systems, and cross-platform compatibility.

Ideal candidates have about 2 years in back-end development (preferred), experience with Java and CMS tools, and the ability to collaborate within a hybrid Chicago-based team. Relocation is required and the company supports a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have 2 years backend development experience (Preferred) and 2 years Java experience.
• Experience with web technologies and build tools.
• Familiarity with multiple CMS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write code that isn’t fragile
• Translate user stories into flexible applications
• Craft code based on source files
• Implement APIs and business logic using Java and OSGi
• Apply layouts via template systems for web content management platforms
• Take responsibility for work quality
• Manage cross-browser compatibility
• Collaborate with team to solve difficult problems

Skills

Keens eye for correctness

Attention to detail

Build tools performance

Library dependencies

Innovative thinking

Code repository usage

Knowledge sharing

Naming things

Tools

Java

HTML5

CSS3

React

MySQL

WordPress

Drupal

Gulp

Job description

Thirdwave creates, operates and elevates advanced digital communication systems for clients worldwide. We are currently seeking a friendly and energetic candidate for our Full-Time Web Developer position. Our ideal candidates will appreciate the value in building web products that responsibly connect people and organizations for their mutual benefits. Our culture provides a quality work environment with an opportunity to truly contribute, collaborate, learn and share your knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Write code that isn’t fragile
• Translate user stories and requirements into flexible applications
• Craft your code based on source files provided by creative teams
• Implement APIs and business logic using Java and OSGi
• Apply layouts via template systems used by various web content management platforms
• Take responsibility for your work
• Manage cross-browser compatibility
• Align with the rest of the team to solve difficult problems

Skills

• Keens eye for correctness and completeness
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Writing tasks that run quickly for build tools
• Choosing (carefully) your library dependencies
• Innovative thinking coupled with the ability to implement
• Effective use of the team’s source code repository
• Sharing knowledge through both written and verbal communication
• Really good at naming things

Acronyms & Terms You Should Know

• Java, Portal, Portlet, OSGi, Gradle, Maven, HTML5, CSS3, ES6, React, NPM, Yarn, Webpack, Gulp, WordPress, Drupal, Liferay, PHP, Ruby, Golang, Jenkins, Capistrano, Lando, MySQL, Postgres, OpenAPI, JSON, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package: Yearly pay

Experience level: 2 years

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Experience: Back-end development: 2 years (Preferred), Java: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: Chicago, IL 60654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60654

We support a hybrid work model including both from your remote office of choice and our Downtown Chicago loft office.

Thirdwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, basing all hiring and employment decisions on credentials, ability, performance and upholding a workplace free of discrimination.