Junior Java Software Engineer

BeaconFire Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development firm in New Jersey is seeking a Java/Software Developer to write scalable and maintainable code. The role involves collaborating with team members, creating automated tests, and addressing defects. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, basic programming skills, and knowledge of relational databases. Compensation for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, with an E-verified status and equal opportunity employment offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the software development life cycle.
• In-depth knowledge of common APIs and data structures.
• Familiarity with contemporary Java technologies.

Responsibilities

• Write scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sprint goals.

Skills

Basic programming skills using OOP

Knowledge of relational databases

Basic SQL query language skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring

Maven

Angular

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Write scalable, secure, and maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms.
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests.
• Work with testers to understand defects opened and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish shared user story and sprint goals.

Requirements

• 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, and sets.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle) and 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, and Angular frameworks, HTML, CSS.
• Knowledge of other contemporary Java technologies (e.g. WebLogic, RabbitMQ, Tomcat, etc.).
• Knowledge of JSP, J2EE, and JDBC.

Compensation

$65,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

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