Junior Java Developer

GxP Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Chicago is looking for a passionate Junior Java Developer to join their development team. The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of experience with core Java concepts and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Your role will involve developing, testing, and maintaining applications while collaborating with senior developers. Experience with Spring, RESTful APIs, and SQL is highly valued. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOP concepts.
• Basic understanding of Spring / Spring Boot framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Assist in designing and implementing new features.

Skills

Core Java

Object-oriented programming

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

SQL

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hibernate

JPA

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Junior Java Developer with 1–3 years of experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, and basic experience with web applications. You will work alongside senior developers to build, test, and maintain scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Assist in designing and implementing new features.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA and DevOps.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices.
• Support application deployment and maintenance activities.

Required Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOP concepts.
• Basic understanding of Spring / Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hibernate or JPA.
• Understanding of Microservices architecture (basic level).
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven or Gradle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker.