Junior Java Developer - Remote (Healthcare Tech)

edkey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Developer to join a technology team supporting health insurance products and member services. This role provides hands‑on experience with Java‑based development, testing, and cross‑functional engineering projects.

The position offers training, career progression, and exposure to modern software practices in a large, mission‑driven organization. This role is based in Chicago, IL and also allows remote work within the continental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience with related coursework.
• Experience with web/app technologies (HTML/CSS, Java, ASP.Net, PHP, Ruby, C#).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby).
• Exposure to traditional languages (COBOL, Perl, C/C++) is a plus.
• Knowledge of integration technologies and cloud concepts (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS).
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile/Scrum) and rapid prototyping.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work on development, testing, and support assignments across multiple technology areas.
• Write, test, and maintain code—Java experience required; Spring Boot is a plus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and deploy features.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development.
• Assist with data validation, cleansing, and troubleshooting for analytics and reporting.
• Help prepare business presentations, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Support senior engineers with data visualizations and user-story-driven deliverables.
• Follow risk management, security, and compliance procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and adoption of emerging tools and best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Multi-priority management

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Spring Boot

Tibco

Informatica

Job description

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Developer to join a technology team supporting health insurance products and member services. This role provides hands‑on experience with Java‑based development, testing, and cross‑functional engineering projects.

The position offers training, career progression, and exposure to modern software practices in a large, mission‑driven organization. This role is based in Chicago, IL and also allows remote work within the continental