Junior Java Developer (Hybrid)

Brief Description

• Must be located in Arlington, VA or surrounding area***

Job Title: Junior Java Developer (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time, 6 months contract to hire

Pay: $22.50/hour

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Years of Experience Required: 0-1

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas).

Position Overview

We are seeking multiple Junior Java Developers to join a collaborative engineering team supporting scalable, secure enterprise systems. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers or recent graduates with strong Java fundamentals who are eager to learn, grow, and be mentored by experienced professionals.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, a solid technical foundation in Java development, and the ability to quickly learn and contribute in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Support the development of scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and product stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to secure, high-performing systems supporting enterprise platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and technical problem-solving activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.

Requirements

• Strong foundational knowledge of Java programming.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a mentored environment.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals (object-oriented programming, APIs, debugging).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Spring Boot, microservices architecture, or REST API development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, PCF, or similar).
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, or CI/CD concepts.
• Database knowledge (SQL or NoSQL) strongly preferred.
• Internship, academic projects, or personal portfolio demonstrating Java development.

Additional Details

• Level 9 – Junior level role.
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite in Arlington, VA.
• 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for long-term growth.
• Multiple openings available.