Junior Java Developer; Hybrid

Job Title

Junior Java Developer (Hybrid)

Full-Time, 6 months contract to hire

$22.50/hour

Arlington, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite). Must be located in Arlington, VA or surrounding area.

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Immediate

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

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).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 No
  
  SQL) strongly preferred.
• Internship, academic projects, or personal portfolio demonstrating Java development.

• 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.