ASSOCIATE JAVA DEVELOPER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

An Associate Java Developer writes production code, not just fixes bugs. The role owns discrete modules and user stories within a sprint-based delivery team, operating under the governance of Agile ceremonies and release management processes. Working alongside senior engineers, architects, and QA teams, this developer handles everything from requirement analysis through deployment and production support. The distinction from a Junior Java Developer is accountability: this seat carries independent ownership of assigned components, not just task execution under constant supervision.

As the Associate Java Developer, you deliver backend application modules and technical solutions that keep enterprise systems operational and compliant with project specifications, working within sprint cycles managed against defined SLAs. You collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA, and product managers, with scope spanning both greenfield builds and support of existing application landscapes.

Career Impact: Owning complete modules within Agile sprints at the associate level builds the kind of end-to-end delivery credibility that distinguishes mid-career Java engineers competing for senior individual contributor roles.

Business Impact: Enterprise applications serving internal operations, customer-facing platforms, and government systems depend on the correctness and stability of the code this role produces and maintains.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems at this stage significantly expands a developer's market value and readies them for a Senior Java Developer or Software Architect trajectory.

• Design and implement backend application modules based on user specifications and approved technical designs.
• Develop unit tests and automated integration tests to validate functionality before release.
• Review code from peers and enforce adherence to established coding standards within the team.
• Collaborate with architects, QA engineers, and product managers to clarify requirements and resolve technical blockers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects identified during testing and production support cycles.
• Maintain technical documentation, including system manuals and component-level specifications, to support internal knowledge sharing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Support release management and deployment activities, including environment configuration and post-release validation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of Java development experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver production-ready application modules independently.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and software development lifecycle practices within Agile frameworks.
• Proficiency in relational database design and SQL query development across enterprise database environments.
• Ability to design and consume RESTful APIs and apply service-oriented architecture concepts in multi-team projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and debugging skills across backend application layers and integration points.

• Experience with distributed systems concepts including event streaming, asynchronous messaging, or publish-subscribe architectures.
• Familiarity with containerized deployment environments and cloud-native infrastructure models.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline configuration and source control branching strategies in a team delivery context.
• Experience mentoring junior developers or leading technical knowledge-sharing sessions within a scrum team.

• Sprint velocity contribution, measured as story points delivered per sprint against team commitments.
• Defect escape rate, tracking bugs reaching production from code this developer authored or reviewed.
• Mean time to resolution for assigned production support tickets, reflecting responsiveness to live system issues.
• Code review turnaround time, measured in hours from assignment to completed review feedback.
• Test coverage percentage on owned modules, indicating thoroughness of unit and integration test authorship.
• Typical tools: version control (commonly Git); issue tracking and project management (commonly Jira); build automation (commonly Maven or Gradle).

• Base Salary Range: $75,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 5% to 10% of base salary.
• Equity: Stock options or RSUs offered at mid-to-large employers; less common at smaller firms.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer typically covers 70% to 90% of premiums.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus federal holidays and sick leave.
• Common Perks: Remote or hybrid work options, professional development budget, conference attendance, and tuition reimbursement.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; candidates must be eligible to work without current or future sponsorship unless otherwise specified. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process upon request. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Associate Java Developer delivers technical solutions across all sprint phases, triaging tickets, troubleshooting issues, and supporting release management and deployments within embedded development teams. Working alongside technical teams and business partners, the developer ensures Agile ceremonies are completed as expected, directly supporting solution and product delivery initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and facilitate the elicitation of stakeholder requirements.
• Participate in the analysis and review of stakeholder requirements.
• Participate in the design and review of technical design of component software features.
• Develop technical solutions based upon user specifications and technology frameworks.
• Modify existing code as assigned.
• Participate in code reviews and integration testing of solutions.
• Participate in the debugging and resolution of issues found during testing.
• Work with technical teams interfacing with assigned efforts and applications.
• Create and maintain system documentation, manuals, policy documents, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings as needed.
• Research and analyze production support issues.
• Actively communicate with users and team to provide technical support.
• Participate with team to establish target dates and complete activities/deliverables under changing conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or equivalent transferable experience; 1 year of business analysis and/or programming experience required.
• 1+ years of experience writing and modifying SQL queries, preferably Teradata, SQL Server, Oracle, and/or Snow SQL.
• 1 year of experience with Java.
• Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of software development principles and project lifecycles.
• Strong data analysis, design, technical writing, and troubleshooting skills; experience with internal and third-party data sources.
• Strong business and technology aptitude with the ability to translate technology into relatable concepts for business partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain project risks, issues, and IT concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience with Agile methodology preferred; understanding of release management, deployment, and Olympic Red Hat shop.
• Conceptual and analytical thinking, accountability, attention to detail, commitment to quality, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork, collaboration, customer service orientation, initiative, and focused execution skills.

Reporting to divisional architects and lead engineers, the Associate Java Developer leads a scrum team building a machine-learning-enhanced delivery engine for internal applications on a large-scale greenfield project. Partnering with Data Scientists and outsourced resources, the developer sets architectural standards, champions security and compliance, and delivers a panel management system that advances internal process capabilities.

Primary Duties

• Assist in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing complex applications and core utilities.
• Collaborate with divisional architects, lead engineers, and senior engineers to set architectural standards for the division.
• Understand governing security and compliance policies and ensure applications are designed with security and compliance from the beginning.
• Provide mentorship to team members, including outsourced resources.
• Develop business domain expertise and provide technical support to SMEs in that domain.
• Ensure consistent, well-documented, and flexible APIs at the system and sub-system level proactively.
• Champion best practices in software engineering areas including security, testability, reliability, and scalability.
• Assist QA in developing quality and performance monitoring programs for systems, sub-systems, and components.

Skills & Qualifications

• Senior-level knowledge and experience with Core Java and Spring Framework.
• Senior-level knowledge and experience in RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as MS DevOps and AWS Code Pipeline.
• Working knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Exposure to Publish-Subscribe model and event streaming platforms such as Pulsar, Kafka, Flink, or AWS Kinesis.
• Ability to communicate and operate with global distributed teams, both internal and offshore.

Sitting at the intersection of DevOps and enterprise Java development, the Associate Java Developer provides development and operational support for Census applications, handling core code functionality across existing web applications and program areas. Operating across design sessions, working groups, and technical knowledge shares, the developer enables high availability of scalable systems that support critical Census operations.

Duties

• Design, develop, integrate, and deliver innovative Java-centric scalable enterprise custom applications.
• Apply proficiency in coding languages and technologies including Java, JavaScript, jQuery, and React.
• Apply programming concepts such as OO, API, JEE, Spring Framework, and AngularJS.
• Work with enterprise relational database systems such as Oracle using SQL and/or open-source RDS.
• Troubleshoot and ensure high availability of complex systems in an Agile and Scrum environment.
• Collaborate with the team to build solutions in an Agile fashion and learn new technologies as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including Java Open Source frameworks and technologies.
• Experience using Java, JEE, Spring Frameworks, Hibernate, JAX-RS, AngularJS, JavaScript, React, jQuery, and HTML5/CSS.
• Experience supporting innovative, scalable, and secure enterprise custom application development.
• Familiarity with cloud environments; ability to learn and work effectively as a team player.

Embedded within a software delivery team, the Associate Java Developer programs, tests, and maintains moderately complex application modules in accordance with project specifications and defined SLAs. Working closely with internal stakeholders and using tools such as Jira, the developer supports quality control, system migrations, and ongoing documentation to keep applications fully operational.

Core Functions

• Develop and program moderately complex programming modules to fulfill requirements according to specifications and project plans.
• Remove and fix moderately complex bugs in software applications to ensure quality control of application modules.
• Test assigned tasks, configure testing environments, and support teams responsible for testing to ensure quality control.
• Elaborate and continuously update documentation for software product modules to comply with customer requirements and ensure internal knowledge sharing.
• Maintain and provide appropriate level support of product modules to deliver fully functional, operational, and optimized applications per defined SLAs.
• Install and migrate software systems, configure moderately complex product modules, and migrate data to meet client requirements and improve system performance.
• Follow working procedures related to time tracking and project planning accurately using internal tools such as Jira.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java Technologies.
• Strong technical design, troubleshooting, and analytical thinking skills; ability to work independently and within groups.
• Good knowledge of Java Enterprise Edition and Spring Framework or other popular Java frameworks such as Struts.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Good knowledge of Message Brokers such as ActiveMQ, Artemis, RabbitMQ, and/or Apache Kafka.
• Fluency in business-level English.

A key member of the engineering team, the Associate Java Developer leads the full development lifecycle from requirement analysis through deployment, building clean and scalable Java applications backed by distributed microservices. Collaborating across product management and operations teams, the developer establishes application health KPIs and mentors other engineers, enabling the delivery of highly available, high-quality software solutions.

Functions

• Design and write clean, scalable code.
• Participate in the whole development process, from designing a small component to finishing a user story independently.
• Lead requirement analysis, planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to well-architected solutions by breaking complex problems into manageable tasks.
• Collaborate with peers and seniors both within their team and across the organization.
• Work with product managers using Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
• Work with operations teams to ensure applications and services are highly available and reliable.
• Understand and execute engineering-related concerns including performance, network utilization, and resource impact.
• Establish KPIs to ensure application health.
• Mentor other engineers.

Experience & Qualifications

• BS or advanced degree in Software Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Software Development in Java.
• Experience designing, building, and rebuilding software applications using Java; experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing distributed microservices for reliability, availability, scalability, and performance.
• Experience with big data and distributed systems technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Cassandra, ScyllaDB, and Kafka.
• Experience in Test Driven Development; experience working with distributed teams and clients.
• Knowledge of Agile and SDLC concepts, practices, and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Reliable software delivery for airline industry customers depends on the Associate Java Developer, who develops, tests, and maintains web-based Java applications while adapting existing programs to meet evolving requirements. Based within a collaborative technical team, the developer provides end-user support and works alongside programmers and technical staff to ensure operating efficiency and application quality.

Accountabilities

• Develop, test, and maintain new software programs and applications as requested by customers or project leaders.
• Analyze, review, and alter programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Provide technical support to end users of the software.
• Participate in developing web-based applications within the airline industry.
• Collaborate with programmers and technical team members on analysis and requirements.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Engineering; 0–3 years of Java development experience.
• Good knowledge of OOP; experience with Java Technologies including Java/J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot Frameworks.
• Experience with Java Web Technologies such as JSF and Thymeleaf (nice to have); basic knowledge of Hibernate.
• Familiarity with HTML5/CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap 3 & 4, and relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL.
• Experience with web services including SOAP and REST client and server (nice to have); ability to follow new technologies closely.
• Intellectually curious, strong willingness to learn, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communicator and team player with strong problem-solving and relationship management skills.

As the Associate Java Developer, this role produces clean, efficient code while providing technical leadership across technology choices, performance engineering support, and cloud-based approaches. The engineering team relies on this work to drive continuous innovation through rapid prototyping, Agile iteration, and advocacy of new tools and processes that improve system performance and business outcomes.

Job Functions

• Provide technical leadership across technology choices and mentor best practices.
• Promote and drive innovation by actively advocating new tools, processes, and technical developments; stay current with industry approaches.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Provide technical support on non-functional testing, especially performance engineering and triage.
• Promote effective cloud-based approaches and embrace Agile methodologies to rapidly iterate solutions.
• Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Maintain customer focus with an understanding of business impact to drive system improvements.

Professional Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Linux, Databases, Web Services, and REST APIs.
• Proven ability to design and develop enterprise-level software solutions using Source Control, Build Tools such as Maven, TDD, and automated CI/CD.
• Experience building distributed and service-oriented systems; experience with MQ and Kafka.
• Good understanding of software development using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills including demos, documentation, and tutorials with commitment to meet project timelines.

The Associate Java Developer owns participation across all stages of the software development cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and production support within a cloud-based, containerized environment. Working alongside DevOps, Test Automation, and application landscape teams, the developer ensures code quality, security, and system reliability that supports the organization's Cloud objectives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Participate in various stages of the software development cycle including analysis, design, implementation, and support of proposed solutions.
• Work in cloud-based environments using containers and orchestration.
• Review and ensure code quality, code security, and documentation.
• Be involved in all aspects of projects related to the large application landscape.
• Play a vital role in reaching DevOps, Test Automation, and Cloud objectives.
• Support production, business, and performance test environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or similar field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in software design and development.
• Core Java 8+ with concurrency; object-oriented analysis and design techniques; SQL; JUnit or similar; Linux basics; Git.
• Critical thinking with the ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Strong communication skills, ability to negotiate, high self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; autonomous, open-minded, eager to learn and share.

Reporting to senior team members and business partners, the Associate Java Developer builds functionality and sub-components within an electronic trading estate, covering the full lifecycle from architecture and design through implementation and level 3 production support. Partnering with QA and DevOps teams on test automation and continuous SDLC improvements, the developer strengthens the reliability of business-critical trading systems.

Technical Responsibilities

• Work with senior team members and business partners to elaborate details of business requirements.
• Develop functionality and sub-components within the electronic trading estate based on provided business requirements.
• Develop unit tests and automated integration tests.
• Review other team members' code.
• Collaborate with QA team on test automation and with DevOps on continuous SDLC and environment management improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good math skills and strong knowledge of algorithms and complexity.
• Knowledge of core Java including collections, multi-threading, and networking.
• Good experience working in software development teams with standard SDLC tools such as JIRA and GIT.
• Basic knowledge of Linux, SQL relational databases, and messaging solutions.
• Good written and spoken English.

Sitting at the intersection of software development and business process improvement, the Associate Java Developer analyzes, develops, and codes solutions that improve customer core business processes while cooperating with global staff to align on requirements. Operating across complex integration environments, the developer ensures code quality and documentation standards that enable continuous system improvement for international clients.

Key Deliverables

• Analyze, develop, and code software solutions to improve customer core business processes.
• Solve problems or assist in problem-solving across assigned projects.
• Assure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Cooperate with global staff to better understand customer requirements and needs.
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing functionalities.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation.

Technical Qualifications

• Higher education in Computer Science or similar field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in complex environments with Java.
• Good troubleshooting and debugging skills; experience in system integration including data structures, data transfer protocols, and synchronous/asynchronous interfaces such as XML, JSON, REST, SOAP, HTTP, and FTP.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or scripting languages; experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and some experience with MySQL is a plus; business process analysis and design skills.
• Very good English communication skills.

Embedded within a team of Developers and Project/Program Managers, the Associate Java Developer designs, codes, debugs, and develops computer applications using JavaScript, CSS, Spring, jQuery, and HTML across the full software development life cycle. Working closely with globally recognizable customers on live projects in an Agile environment, the developer contributes to delivering invaluable experience across multiple permanent positions available.

Scope of Work

• Design, code, debug, and develop computer applications using JavaScript, CSS, Spring, jQuery, and HTML.
• Work with Developers and Project/Program Managers throughout the software development life cycle.
• Work in an Agile environment on live projects with globally recognizable customers.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive attitude with good analytical skills.
• Apply enthusiasm for technology to contribute effectively within the team.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• 0–2 years of work experience or fresh degree graduate.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, CSS, Spring, jQuery, HTML, and Rapid Application Development (RAD).
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Positive attitude, good analytical skills, and strong communication skills.

Associate Java Developer builds and maintains Java-based applications across multidisciplinary, geographically distributed international teams, working within J2EE, Spring, Hadoop, and Hibernate environments. The work directly supports international project delivery by following established development processes and contributing to continuous improvement alongside multilingual, cross-functional colleagues.

Operational Focus

• Develop and maintain new and existing applications with clean code principles.
• Work within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams on international projects.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver technical solutions aligned with project requirements.
• Follow established development processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel sporadically as needed.

Education & Experience

• BS or Associate degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience using Java environments including J2EE, JavaScript/CSS, Spring, Hadoop, and Hibernate.
• Good knowledge of SQL; knowledge of SOA/REST architecture; microservices architecture and Azure or cloud experience is valued.
• SCRUM or other Agile methodology experience; Git versioning experience.
• Fluent spoken and written English; written and spoken French is a plus.