Junior/Mid-Level Java Developer

Company Description:Since 1997, YouDecide has created the most innovative way to offer voluntary benefits. Our patented solution provides a full suite of consulting services and technology solutions to assist large employers in the design, integration, communication, deployment and administration of voluntary benefit and employee perks programs. Come work for a company that puts people first and focuses on the things in life that make working worth it. We make benefits better for everyone by making things simple. Being a partner. And doing the right thing – every time. Because the end result isn’t just a better benefit. The real benefit is better people. About The Role: We're looking for a motivated Java developer ready to grow their backend engineering skills in a cloud-native environment. You will work alongside senior engineers shipping production features, debugging systems, and contributing to architecture discussions from day one.We embrace AI-assisted development as part of our everyday workflow. Comfort with tools like Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar AI coding assistants is a strong plus. This is a great opportunity for someone with foundational Java and SQL experience who wants hands-on exposure to Spring Boot services running on AWS ECS and EKS.Workplace TypeThis role is a hybrid role. You will be required to be in the the Richmond, VA office two (2) days per week. What You'll Do: • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot• Work within containerized environments managed by AWS ECS and EKS• Write and optimize SQL queries against relational databases• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and collaborative design sessions• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on timeRequirements: • 1+ year of professional software development experience• Solid understanding of core Java (OOP, collections, concurrency basics)• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building web or service-oriented applications• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts• Working knowledge of Git and collaborative branching workflows• Ability to read, understand, and contribute to existing codebasesNice To Have: • Experience with Apache Tomcat as a servlet container• Familiarity with Docker and writing Dockerfiles• Exposure to AWS services such as ECS, EKS, ECR, IAM, or CloudWatch• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar)• Experience with JPA and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate• Knowledge of JWT and authentication/authorization patterns• Familiarity with SSO protocols and identity providers (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC)• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)Tech Stack:Java - Core Language Spring Boot - FrameworkSQL - Required Tomcat - Preferred AWS ECS - Container Hosting AWS EKS - Orchestration Docker - Preferred JPA / Hibernate - Nice to Have Windsurf / Claude Code - AI dev tools JWT / SSO - Nice to HaveGit - Required CI / CD - Nice to HaveWhat We Offer: • Mentorship from senior engineers and a structured growth path• Competitive salary plus performance-based reviews• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one• Learning budget for courses, certifications, and conferences• Collaborative, low-ego team with modern engineering practicesBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Legal Insurance, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays