Junior Software Developer

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join an Agile software development team building and modernizing services-based web applications. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of modern enterprise applications using a Java-focused development stack and cloud-native technologies. This role provides an opportunity to work across the software development lifecycle, develop technical and leadership skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on experience with technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and AI-assisted development tools., * Help define and develop application architecture and ongoing software development using modern engineering practices.

• Develop and organize application code using best practices while contributing technical knowledge and learning from experienced team members.
• Participate in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, estimation, coding, code reviews, and software testing.
• Develop and review web application code using AI-assisted paired programming techniques with Angular, Java, JavaScript, and related technologies.
• Deploy applications to Kubernetes environments.
• Apply knowledge of data structures, including JSON and YAML, problem-solving, algorithm design, and algorithm analysis.
• Develop applications using the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Spring Data.
• Build and enhance RESTful systems with a focus on API design.
• Participate in daily team discussions, technical collaboration, and code reviews to support continuous progress.
• Participate in client, industry, and end-user discussions and provide technical input on application capabilities.
• Contribute to technical design sessions, sustainable and high-performing features, estimates, and development timelines.
• Continuously improve development tools, processes, and technologies.
• Create and maintain automated testing scripts for applications.
• Contribute to improvements in system architecture and application performance.
• Develop a general understanding of database design and optimize application access to backend data., * Java/JEE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring REST/JAX-RS, Web Services, Security, Controllers/Services, and Spring Data ORM using Hibernate/JPA 2.
• JSON and modern web application development.
• AWS Serverless Services including SQS, SNS, SES, Step Functions, and Lambda.
• AWS Analytics services including Glue, Redshift, EMR, OpenSearch, Athena, SageMaker, and QuickSight.
• Event streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Web and application servers such as Apache and JBoss EAP.
• Open-source frameworks and libraries including commons-* libraries, Ehcache, Velocity, AOP Alliance, Mail, Swagger, and related technologies.
• User authentication and authorization technologies such as ForgeRock OpenAM, SecureAuth, and Okta.
• UI/UX technologies including Angular and Bootstrap.
• Databases including AWS RDS for Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Log management and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Google Analytics, and New Relic.
• CI/CD and engineering tools including Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, and Selenium.
• Load testing using JMeter.
• Code management tools including Git and GitHub.
• Collaboration and project tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and SourceTree.
• Consulting experience.
• Exposure to AWS AI services and application development involving artificial intelligence.

• Minimum 2 years of directly related software development experience.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• At least 2 years of experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java development across front-end and back-end applications.
• Experience with AI-assisted paired programming tools.
• Exposure to modern Java development tools and environments such as Maven, Git, Tomcat, Eclipse, Bamboo, and Hibernate.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar container technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic development environment.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality code for team review and product owner demonstration.
• Strong communication skills with internal team members and customers.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to contribute across a wide range of team activities.
• Ability to research, learn, and apply emerging software development technologies quickly., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another technical discipline preferred., Application Development, Back-End Development, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, REST APIs, Angular, Artificial Intelligence, AI-Assisted Development, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Maven, Git, GitHub, Hibernate, CI/CD, Automated Testing.

Cogent Infotech is a global IT consulting and technology solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We help organizations solve complex business challenges through innovative and scalable technology solutions across AI/ML, analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, application development, workforce solutions, and public-sector services. With more than two decades of experience, Cogent has completed 10,000+ projects, supports 150+ U.S. government contracts, and works with 70+ Fortune 500 companies. Our focus is on delivering technology-driven solutions that help organizations modernize, operate efficiently, and build future-ready capabilities., About Cogent Infotech Cogent Infotech is a technology and talent solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We support clients across commercial, federal, state, and local…