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# Junior Backend Software Developer

- **Company:** Visionist, Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Databases, Software Debugging, MongoDB, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Java Application Server, Spring-boot, Backend, Restful APIs
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8941940/junior-backend-software-developer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)

 - 3 years of experience in software development
 - Experience designing, debugging, and troubleshooting Java applications
 - Experience developing RESTful web applications and services
 - Experience with Spring Boot
 - Experience working with MongoDB or similar database technologies
 - Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and practices

## Description

Develop and maintain Java-based microservice web applications

 - Collaborate closely with technical leads on architectural decisions and product roadmap planning
 - Troubleshoot and resolve complex software engineering and design challenges
 - Work directly with customers to resolve issues and identify new feature opportunities
 - Support testing and deployment of production applications


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