Java Developer (Junior) - AI-Enabled - Local to Pittsburgh, Dallas, Phoenix, Boston, or Providence

CGI•Pittsburgh, PA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role at the client site in either: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Phoenix, Boston, or Providence. We are seeking a motivated Junior Java Full Stack Developer with an interest in AI-enabled software engineering to join our application development team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of enterprise applications while working alongside senior engineers and architects. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of hands-on software development experience and foundational knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Angular, SQL, and modern software development practices. In addition to traditional development skills, the candidate should be comfortable using Generative AI and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other enterprise-approved AI assistants to support coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and learning activities.

Requirements

2-4 years of hands-on experience in software development, application support, or implementation projects.
Experience developing applications using: Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Object-Oriented Programming principles.
Front-end development experience using: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
Working knowledge of SQL development and database integration.
Basic understanding of: RESTful API design, Microservices concepts, Enterprise application architecture, Software design patterns, Secure software development practices.
Experience using source control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Exposure to CI/CD concepts and automated software delivery practices.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Amazon Q Developer, Cursor, or similar tools.
Ability to leverage AI tools responsibly while validating generated code and recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within distributed Agile teams.

Nice To Haves

Internship, project, or professional experience developing Java-based web applications.
Exposure to financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, or other enterprise environments.
Familiarity with messaging and integration technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, MuleSoft, or API gateways.
Exposure to containerization and cloud technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Basic understanding of Generative AI concepts including: Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Enterprise AI Platforms.
Exposure to integrating AI or LLM services into applications is a plus.
Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring AI, LangChain4j, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies is desirable but not required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

Develop, test, debug, deploy, and support enterprise applications using Java and modern full stack technologies.
Assist in the development of backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based architectures.
Build and maintain responsive user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Utilize enterprise-approved AI development assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools to improve productivity and code quality under established development standards.
Work with senior developers to design, develop, and maintain integrations between applications, APIs, databases, and external systems.
Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and application integrations with Oracle and other relational databases.
Contribute to the development of reusable services, APIs, and application components following established architecture and coding standards.
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior team members.
Troubleshoot application issues and assist in identifying and resolving defects in development, testing, and production environments.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, application support documentation, and deployment procedures.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, Architects, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Support application testing, deployment, implementation, and post-production support activities.