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Jr. Java Developer

Sspearhead Inc

 

McLean, VA, USA

Posted On: Just posted
Experience: 5+ years
Availability: Onsite
Openings: 1
Category: Java Developer
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

You will own the rapid prototyping and MVP development lifecycle, leveraging AI-assisted tools to build experimental web tools and backend services.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Build and iterate web applications, APIs, and backend services using AI-powered coding assistants.
  • Engineer prompts and manage token usage to optimize AI-augmented system design patterns.
  • Debug, test, and refine AI-generated code for reliability and usability.
  • Rapidly prototype new features based on team and customer feedback.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ship projects quickly.

Required Skills

  • 3-5 years of prior experience in software development, web projects, or related roles.
  • Basic coding knowledge in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Familiarity with web frameworks such as Angular, React, Flask, or Express.
  • Experience using AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code) in real projects.
  • Comfortable engineering prompts to guide AI coding output.
  • Experience with REST APIs and NoSQL database integrations.
  • Ability to debug, test, and iterate on code independently.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with TypeScript, Next.js, or Django.
  • Previous hackathon, bootcamp, or indie project experience.
  • Experience with automation, low-code/no-code tools, or creative coding.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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