Saatchi & Saatchi

Associate (1-3 yrs) full-stack Java developer Hybrid Arlington, Virginia

Saatchi & Saatchi$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in backend Java development with a focus on Java Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying production services on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB).
  • Experience in Angular (v2+) for frontend development, including components and state management.
  • Proficiency in RESTful API design and security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, and related Java frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Python for automation and application development tasks.
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain Angular-based web applications.
  • Build and enhance Java Spring Boot, RESTful APIs.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and product teams to implement business requirements.
  • Develop responsive user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Participate in code reviews to improve code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and development best practices.

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace promoting diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to continuous learning and upskilling opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their family.
  • Flexible vacation policy with unlimited PTO.
  • Parental leave and transition program for new parents.
  • 401(k) match program.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Employee wellness program and assistance services.
Full Job Description
Overview

Full Stack Java Developer- Hybrid in Arlington, VA

Core Responsibilities:

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern web applications using Angular and Java Spring boot. Working as part of an agile engineering team, you will build user-facing features, develop backend services, and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver high-quality digital solutions. Your focus will be on writing clean, maintainable code, learning best practices, and growing your technical expertise across both frontend and backend development.

Your Impact:
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain Angular-based web applications.
  • Build and enhance Java Spring Boot, RESTful APIs.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to implement business requirements.
  • Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Consume and integrate REST APIs into frontend applications.
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, bugs, and performance issues.
  • Write unit tests and support automated testing efforts.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities.
  • Follow established engineering standards, security guidelines, and development best practices.
  • Continuously learn new technologies and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Your Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in backend Java development with a focus on Java Spring Boot, RESTful APIs.
  • Experience in system design, with the ability to decompose complex problems into well-defined services and data models.
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying production services on AWS (e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB).
  • Experience in Angular (v2+) including components, services, routing, state management, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and responsive web application development.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, hibernate, JPA and related Java frameworks.
  • Proficiency in RESTful API design, development, and security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Python programming for application development, automation, scripting, data processing, API integration, or AI/ML-enabled solutions.
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML technologies in software development, including designing and building semantic search platforms, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications, intelligent document search solutions, and AI-powered developer productivity tools.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as OpenAI, Azure AI Services, LangChain, vector databases, embeddings, and modern AI application architectures is a plus
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra).
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.


Set Yourself Apart With:
  • Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architecture.
  • Knowledge of API gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway) and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
  • Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Developer/Solutions Architect).
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automation and operational tasks.

Additional information

Additional information:

Annual Pay Range (Total compensation in USD): $85,000 - $110,000

The ranges shown above represent a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. The actual range for this position may vary based on location and the specific skills required for the role.

Benefits include:
  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to learning, upskilling and growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Flexible vacation (not limited, allocated, or accrued).
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Parental leave and new parent transition program.
  • Exciting 401(k) match.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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