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Software Engineer (Java) - Junior Level

ECCO Select

Today
Top Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$70,000 - $80,000
Occasional travel
Engineering - Systems
Remote/HybridLeawood, KS (Off-Site/Hybrid)Maclean, VA (Off-Site/Hybrid)

ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. We provide the talent behind the technology enabling our clients to achieve their goals. For more information about ECCO Select, visit us at www.eccoselect.com.

Position Title:Software Engineer (Java) - Junior Level

Location Information: Leawood, KS (hybrid) or Alexandria, VA (mostly remote)



Position Responsibilities:



Develop and maintain Java-based backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut

Document technical decisions, API specifications, and deployment guides using tools such as Confluence.

Learn and use version control (GitHub) and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Interact with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) for data access and storage.

Participate in code reviews, agile team ceremonies, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Essential Skills, Experience

The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or a relevant field.
1–2 years of experience in software development, including academic or internship work.
Proficiency in Java and familiarity with an object-oriented programming mindset.
Exposure to backend frameworks like Spring or Micronaut.
Understanding of HTTP APIs, RESTful services, and common data formats like JSON.
Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) or willingness to learn.
Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and basic querying.
Comfort using Git for version control and an interest in learning modern development practices (CI/CD, DevOps).
Interest in pursuing a career in the defense industry and/or intelligence community.
Willingness to learn new skills and concepts and collaborate closely with senior team leads.
Awareness of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Exposure to NiFi, Kafka, or Airflow in academic or lab settings (not required, nice to have).
Interest in cloud-native development, microservices, or scalable infrastructure (not required, nice to have).


ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

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