Junior Java Developer (Hybrid)

* 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.

* 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.