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 Type Remote - available to applicants located in VA, FL, or GA 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 time Requirements: • 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 codebases Nice 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 - Framework SQL - 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 Have Git - Required CI / CD - Nice to Have What 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 practices Benefits: 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