Junior Java Developer

Job Title: Software Developer - Personalization Platform

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our personalization platform team. In this role, you will work on the platform, developing and enhancing personalization features for users. This is a great opportunity for an early career professional looking to grow and make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Code software applications to support internal business requirements and external customers, ensuring adherence to design standards.
• Standardize the quality assurance procedures for software.
• Oversee testing processes and develop necessary fixes.
• Plan and accomplish goals with limited experience and judgment, performing a variety of tasks under general supervision.
• Monitor and maintain operational readiness of Middleware Applications, including those hosted in AWS cloud.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements to deliver better functionality and simplify system administration.
• Facilitate and develop plans for application changes, including defect fixes, enhancements, and configuration changes.
• Configure and test changes to the system, including reports, security access, and workflow.
• Perform and coordinate configuration changes to the production environment.
• Work closely with BA/QA team members to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly identified, fixed, and tested.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Core Java OR core Scala.
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the software development field.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and coach other team members on coding practices, design principles, and implementation patterns.
• Moderate-level implementation skills in building highly scalable services using SOAP and REST.
• Skilled at building modern REST Web services.
• Experience consuming API/web-based services.
• Experience with Scala framework and/or other relevant technologies.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career professional to grow and develop their skills within a supportive and dynamic team. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make a significant impact on our personalization platform. We value creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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