Associate Software Developer - Full Stack - Java - Hybrid - 4 days - Arlington

Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer (Java) Hybrid - Arlington, Virginia.

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern web applications using Java-based microservices. Working as part of an agile engineering team, you will build user-facing features, develop backend services, and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver high-quality digital solutions. Your focus will be on writing clean, maintainable code, learning best practices, and growing your technical expertise across both frontend and backend development.

Your Impact:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Angular-based web applications.
• Build and enhance Java Spring Boot microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to implement business requirements.
• Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Consume and integrate REST APIs into frontend applications.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, bugs, and performance issues.
• Write unit tests and support automated testing efforts.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities.
• Follow established engineering standards, security guidelines, and development best practices.
• Continuously learn new technologies and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• 1-3 years of experience in software engineering, full stack application development, or a related experience.
• Proficiency in Java development and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Hands-on experience building backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience developing modern web applications using frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.Experience integrating frontend applications with REST APIs and backend services.
• Understanding of software development best practices including code reviews, testing, debugging, and version control.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker; exposure to Kubernetes is a plus.
• Basic scripting experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and productivity tasks.
• Experience or academic exposure to AI-assisted software development, including working with AI coding tools, APIs, or machine learning-based applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a desire to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Angular experience is a plus, including building components, services, and responsive user interfaces using TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Salary Range: $116,000 - $120,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.