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Job Title: Jr. Java Engineer
Location: Dania Beach, FL (Mostly Remote – 2 Days/Month Onsite Required, 2 Days/Week during onboarding period (4 weeks))
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Only
Target Pay Rate: $95k–105K
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Jr. Java Integration Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on delivering high-performance RESTful services. This role is ideal for candidates with 3 years of experience working in an enterprise environment who are ready to grow into a deeper backend-focused engineering role, with hands-on development and integration responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain synchronous RESTful APIs and services in Java.
- Implement unit tests and ensure thorough test coverage for all services.
- Participate in performance testing and validation of backend services.
- Analyze and interpret functional requirements, ensuring built services meet expectations.
- Support maintenance of existing services initially, with increasing focus on new development over time.
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers and the Engineering Manager on architecture, design, and development.
- Attend in-person team meetings onsite twice per month in Dania Beach, FL.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3 years of Java development experience, preferably in an enterprise environment.
- Proficiency in developing synchronous integration patterns and RESTful services.
- Strong experience with unit testing and automated test coverage tools.
- Familiarity with service architecture, API security, and integration design patterns.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform preferred; AWS or Azure also considered).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high delivery expectations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Cultural Fit:
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, delivery-focused team.
- Comfortable taking ownership and working independently after onboarding.
- Collaborative and communicative, with a growth mindset and adaptability.
Note: Candidates must be local to South Florida and available for onsite work twice monthly and two times per week during onboarding (estimated 3 weeks-1 month).
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000