Junior Full-Stack Developer

Java & Modern Web Development

Department: Development

Reports to: Development Director

Division: Remote

Classification: Salary/Exempt/Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic, growth-oriented Junior Full-Stack Developer to join our engineering team. This position is ideal for an early-career developer, bootcamp graduate, or recent Computer Science graduate eager to build real-world experience with web technologies and backend services. Working alongside senior developers, you will contribute to user interface features, support Java backend services, and learn how enterprise applications operate in the utility industry. We prioritize strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a desire to learn over years of formal experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Frontend Development: Assist in building and updating responsive user interface components, working from mockups

• using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks like React or Angular.

• Backend Support: Help maintain and write endpoints for Java backend services using Spring Boot and support legacy

• integrations (REST/SOAP).

• Code Quality & Learning: Write and maintain unit tests, participate in regular code reviews, accept constructive

• feedback, and actively apply modern coding practices.

• System Exploration: Gain exposure to cross-platform enterprise environments (Java and .NET) to help map data flow

• and understand architecture transitions.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers, QA teams, and stakeholders to resolve bugs, implement user

• stories, and meet project deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Qualifications & Foundational Knowledge

• Experience Level: 0–3 years of software development experience.

• Core Web Foundations: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript.

• Java Fundamentals: Understanding of core Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts in Java

• and familiarity with modern web concepts (REST APIs).

• Database Basics: Fundamental knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.

• Version Control: Familiarity with Git or GitHub for source code management.

• Eagerness to Learn: Strong desire to expand skills across different technologies, including exposure

• to .NET, SOAP services, or database systems.

• Core Competencies & Traits

• Problem Solver: Resourceful mindset with a logical approach to debugging and troubleshooting

• software issues.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, growth-oriented

• attitude.

• Adaptability: Comfortable asking questions when blocked and enthusiastic about picking up new

• tools and frameworks.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or completion of an accredited

• software engineering bootcamp/program (academic projects, internships, bootcamps, or personal

• Coding portfolios are welcome.

• Framework Exposure: Any hands-on exposure to Spring Boot, React, or Angular through personal

• projects or coursework.