Jr Java Developer - USA (remote)

Cogniify, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

ESPP

Team building

Mentorship

Lifecycle and well-being support

Disability & Life insurance

Job summary

Cogniify, Inc. is hiring a Java Full Stack Developer to build and improve web applications used in real business workflows. This role is primarily Java development, with front-end work in React or Angular.

We seek 2–4 years of hands-on Java full stack experience, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, REST API expertise, and solid SQL knowledge. Familiarity with Git, testing and CI/CD is expected. Basic exposure to AI APIs is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of hands-on Java full stack development experience.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot skills, with experience building REST APIs.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git, testing and CI/CD practices.
• Basic exposure to AI APIs, prompt engineering or AI-enabled application features. You do not need to be an AI specialist.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop user interfaces using React or Angular.
• Create REST APIs and work with SQL databases.
• Write clean, tested code and take features from development through deployment.
• Work with the team to troubleshoot issues and improve application performance.
• Support simple AI features, such as connecting an application to an LLM API or adding an AI assistant to an existing workflow.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL

Git

Testing

CI/CD

AI APIs exposure

Tools

React

Angular

SQL databases

Job description

work Full-time distance Remote payments $91,000 – $100,750 / yr

The Role

Cogniify is hiring a Java Full Stack Developer to build and improve web applications used in real business workflows. This is primarily a Java development role. We are also looking for someone who has explored basic AI integrations, or is interested in adding AI features to applications.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop user interfaces using React or Angular.
• Create REST APIs and work with SQL databases.
• Write clean, tested code and take features from development through deployment.
• Work with the team to troubleshoot issues and improve application performance.
• Support simple AI features, such as connecting an application to an LLM API or adding an AI assistant to an existing workflow.

What We Are Looking For

• 2 - 4 years of hands-on Java full stack development experience.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot skills, with experience building REST APIs.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git, testing and CI/CD practices.
• Basic exposure to AI APIs, prompt engineering or AI-enabled application features. You do not need to be an AI specialist.

Why Join Cogniify

You will work on practical software products, own meaningful full stack development work, and get the opportunity to add useful AI features where they fit.

Perks And Benefits Of Working With Us

• Unlimited PTO.
• Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
• Open communication with management and company leadership.
• Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
• Access to Disability & Life insurance.
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Employer Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Yearly Team building experiences
• Mentorship and sponsorship opportunities
• Manager resources and support

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.