Jr Java Developer

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Jr. Java Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Albany, NY.

*This role is hybrid: on-site twice a week and every other Friday

*Only U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders

Job Description:

As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will support a healthcare organization’s large-scale health coverage exchange. You will build and maintain scalable Java/J2EE applications while working across the full software development life cycle. This role uses technologies including Core Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, ORM tools, Java build tools, JUnit, web services, relational databases, and SQL.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain highly complex, high-volume, large-scale, scalable, maintainable, and extensible software on a Java/J2EE application stack.
• Work through the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from concept, design, and documentation to testing.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and adherence to coding standards.
• Analyze user and business needs and functionality.
• Plan and assist with the design of software systems that meet user and business needs.
• Write simple and complex SQL queries, preferably using DB2 SQL syntax, including PL/SQL.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Develop alternative solutions.
• Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in software development.
• An understanding of Core Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, ORM tools, Java build tools, JUnit testing, web services, relational databases, and SQL.
• One year of large-scale application experience.
• Good analytical and multitasking skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Healthcare, Medicaid, or health exchange experience.
• Experience with Angular.
• Foundational knowledge of prompt engineering principles for working effectively with AI models.
• Knowledge of IDE-based AI coding agents such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Kiro, or Claude Code to accelerate boilerplate generation, debugging, and unit testing.

DataStaff offers W-2 employment opportunities with a competitive benefits package. Many of our positions include access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Recognizing that many of our assignments are long-term, DataStaff also offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan, with employees becoming eligible after six months of employment.