Mid Level Java Developer - USA (remote)

Cogniify, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave (generous)

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Disability & Life insurance

ESP P (Employee Stock Purchase Program

Yearly team building experiences

Mentorship and sponsorship

Job summary

Cogniify, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack Java Engineer to build and improve web applications. You will develop Java-based backend services and user-facing features, with Python used where it fits the work. Claude Code and AI tools will support coding, testing, and debugging.

You will collaborate on design decisions, code reviews, and practical improvements to overall application quality while delivering features end to end.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on Java development experience, including backend services and REST APIs.
• Full-stack experience building both backend and frontend application features.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with Claude Code or another AI coding assistant in a software development workflow.
• Exposure to building or running applications on a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to test and debug your work and communicate clearly with other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java backend services, APIs, and application features.
• Work with Python for scripts, integrations, or supporting services when needed.
• Use Claude Code or similar AI coding tools to help with development, while reviewing and testing the output before release.
• Write tests, troubleshoot issues, and support the deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Work with the team on design decisions, code reviews, and practical improvements to application quality.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Full-stack

AI tools

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Spring Boot

AWS

Job description

Cogniify is hiring a Full Stack Java Engineer to build and improve web applications. You will work on Java-based backend services and user-facing features, with Python used where it fits the work. We are looking for someone who can deliver features end to end and use AI development tools such as Claude Code to support coding, testing, and debugging.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain Java backend services, APIs, and application features.

Work with Python for scripts, integrations, or supporting services when needed.

Use Claude Code or similar AI coding tools to help with development, while reviewing and testing the output before release.

Write tests, troubleshoot issues, and support the deployment and maintenance of applications.

Work with the team on design decisions, code reviews, and practical improvements to application quality.

What We're Looking For

3 to 6 years of professional software development experience.

Hands‑on Java development experience, including backend services and REST APIs.

Full-stack experience building both backend and frontend application features.

Working knowledge of Python.

Familiarity with Claude Code or another AI coding assistant in a software development workflow.

Exposure to building or running applications on a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Ability to test and debug your work and communicate clearly with other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Spring Boot and a frontend framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.

Familiarity with SQL databases, Git, and CI/CD practices.

Perks And Benefits Of Working With Us

Unlimited PTO.

Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.

Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.

Open communication with management and company leadership.

Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.

Access to Disability & Life insurance.

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employer Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Yearly Team building experiences

Mentorship and sponsorship opportunities

Manager resources and support

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.