Company Description:
Since 1997, YouDecide has created the most innovative way to offer voluntary benefits. Our patented solution provides a full suite of consulting services and technology solutions to assist large employers in the design, integration, communication, deployment and administration of voluntary benefit and employee perks programs. Come work for a company that puts people first and focuses on the things in life that make working worth it. We make benefits better for everyone by making things simple. Being a partner. And doing the right thing – every time. Because the end result isn’t just a better benefit. The real benefit is better people.
About The Role:
We're looking for a motivated Java developer ready to grow their backend engineering skills in a cloud-native environment. You will work alongside senior engineers shipping production features, debugging systems, and contributing to architecture discussions from day one.
We embrace AI-assisted development as part of our everyday workflow. Comfort with tools like Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar AI coding assistants is a strong plus. This is a great opportunity for someone with foundational Java and SQL experience who wants hands-on exposure to Spring Boot services running on AWS ECS and EKS.
Workplace Type
This role is a hybrid role. You will be required to be in the the Richmond, VA office two (2) days per week.
What You'll Do:
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot
• Work within containerized environments managed by AWS ECS and EKS
• Write and optimize SQL queries against relational databases
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and collaborative design sessions
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time
Requirements:
• 1+ year of professional software development experience
• Solid understanding of core Java (OOP, collections, concurrency basics)
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building web or service-oriented applications
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
• Working knowledge of Git and collaborative branching workflows
• Ability to read, understand, and contribute to existing codebases
Nice To Have:
• Experience with Apache Tomcat as a servlet container
• Familiarity with Docker and writing Dockerfiles
• Exposure to AWS services such as ECS, EKS, ECR, IAM, or CloudWatch
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar)
• Experience with JPA and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate
• Knowledge of JWT and authentication/authorization patterns
• Familiarity with SSO protocols and identity providers (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
Tech Stack:
- Java - Core Language
- Spring Boot - Framework
- SQL - Required
- Tomcat - Preferred
- AWS ECS - Container Hosting
- AWS EKS - Orchestration
- Docker - Preferred
- JPA / Hibernate - Nice to Have
- Windsurf / Claude Code - AI dev tools
- JWT / SSO - Nice to Have
- Git - Required
- CI / CD - Nice to Have
What We Offer:
• Mentorship from senior engineers and a structured growth path
• Competitive salary plus performance-based reviews
• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements
• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Learning budget for courses, certifications, and conferences
• Collaborative, low-ego team with modern engineering practices
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Legal Insurance, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays
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