Junior Java Backend Engineer - Growth Path in AI

Sun IP; Ocean City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun IP is seeking recent graduates to join our hybrid software development team in New Jersey, focusing on backend Java development. You will work with mentors and AI-assisted tools to build scalable services for global clients.

You'll design, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring, SQL, REST, and JSON, while growing toward technical leadership. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and responsible AI usage within a supportive, growth-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Interest in AI and responsible application to software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the business requirements of our global clients.
• Use AI-assisted development tools as part of your daily workflow, and apply human judgment to review, test, and validate their output before it reaches our clients.
• Grow your scope over time, from features to projects to guiding others, with mentorship from senior engineers and leaders who started where you are starting.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

SQL & JPA

Spring Boot

Mockito

JUnit

Git

REST API

JSON

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

SQL & JPA

Spring Boot

Mockito

JUnit

Git

REST API

JSON

Job description

Sun IP is seeking recent graduates to join our hybrid software development team in New Jersey, focusing on backend Java development. You will work with mentors and AI-assisted tools to build scalable services for global clients.

You'll design, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring, SQL, REST, and JSON, while growing toward technical leadership. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and responsible AI usage within a supportive, growth-oriented company.