Stillwater Insurance Group is seeking an entry-level Java Software Engineer I to join their growing development team, to learn and contribute to their codebase under mentorship, and grow skills in Java, software development, and modern web technologies.
Requirements
- Proficient in React.js and frontend JavaScript development.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and client-server communication.
- Some exposure to mobile development principles.
- Familiarity with Java concepts, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Proficient with version control systems, specifically GitHub.
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDE) like IntelliJ or Eclipse.
- Strong understanding of Java syntax, key libraries, and frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Assist in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code.
- Write unit tests to verify code functionality and assist with debugging.
- Collaborate with team members on development tasks and contribute to discussions.
- Participate in code reviews and take feedback constructively.
- Help create and maintain documentation for code and processes.
- Assist in fixing minor bugs and troubleshooting issues.
- Follow development best practices and coding standards under guidance.
Other
- Less than 3 years of professional experience in software development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize based on guidance.
- Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (GitHub).
- Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Spring.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Offer for employment contingent upon the acceptable responses from both a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen.
