Junior Java Software Developer with AI Integration

BeaconFire Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. in Central New Jersey is seeking a Java Software Developer to build scalable, secure applications for client platforms, combining full stack development with AI integration.

You will contribute to API design, code reviews, and documentation within an Agile team, using Spring, Maven, React.js, and related technologies.

Preferred candidates have a CS background, 0-1 year Java experience, and knowledge of RAG/AI concepts. Visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Decent understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Basic programming skills using object-oriented programming (OOP) languages with knowledge of APIs and data structures like Collections, Maps, lists, Sets, etc.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and basic SQL.

Responsibilities

• Perform code reviews for quality, consistency, and best practices.
• Own the full development lifecycle within an Agile Scrum team, including planning, design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment procedures.
• Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest Java technologies.

Skills

Java programming

OOP concepts

APIs and data structures

SQL basics

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring

Maven

React.js

HTML

CSS

Weblogic

RabbitMQ

Tomcat

LangChain4j

Spring AI

Job description

Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well!

We’re currently hiring for an exciting Java Software Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

About the Company

BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; looking for candidates with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science for a Java / Software Developer position.

About the Role

The Java / Software Engineer will be responsible for developing applications and writing scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Full Stack Development

• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in Agile Scrum team and own the full development lifecycle, including project planning, design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment procedures.
• Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies for Java development.

AI Integration

• Implement RAG pipelines using Spring AI and LangChain4j with vector database integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest RAG technologies and best practices, including chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval optimization, and reranking techniques.

Requirement:

• Decent understanding of the software development life cycle
• Basic programming skills using object-oriented programming (OOP) languages with in-depth knowledge of common APIs and data structures like Collections, Maps, lists, Sets, etc.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), basic SQL query language skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science (CS)
• 0-1 year of practical experience in Java coding
• Experience using Spring, Maven, React.js, HTML, CSS
• Knowledge of other contemporary Java technologies (e.g., Weblogic, RabbitMQ, Tomcat, etc.)
• Basic understanding of AI/LLM concepts.
• Spring AI or LangChain4j experience.
• RAG application building or vector database experience.

BeaconFire is an E-verified company and provides equal employment opportunities (visa sponsorship provided).