Entry Level Java Programmer Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

1. AI Agent Development (Entry-Level)

• Assist in building and integrating AI agents and AI-powered features into applications

• Support implementation of LLM-based use cases (e.g., chatbots, copilots, automation flows)

• Apply basic prompt engineering techniques under guidance

2. Software Engineering

• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and application components

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices

• Participate in unit testing, debugging, and code reviews

3. AI & Data Integration

• Support integration of AI models with enterprise applications and data sources

• Work with structured and unstructured data (APIs, documents, datasets)

• Assist in implementing simple retrieval/search workflows

4. Cloud & DevOps Support

• Contribute to deployment of applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

• Support CI/CD pipeline execution and automation tasks

• Assist in containerization and environment setup

5. Collaboration

• Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and product teams

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)

• Communicate progress, issues, and ideas clearly

Required Skills & Experience

Core Engineering

• 1-3 years of software development experience (or strong academic/project background)

• High School Diploma required.

• Programming knowledge in Python, Java, or similar languages

• Basic understanding of APIs and backend development

AI / GenAI (Foundational)

• Exposure to:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Prompt engineering basics

  • AI tools/libraries (OpenAI APIs, LangChain, etc.) (academic or project experience acceptable)

Cloud & Tools

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

• Familiarity with:

  • Git and version control

  • CI/CD concepts

  • Containerization basics (Docker - optional)

Data & Integration

• Basic understanding of:

  • SQL or data querying

  • Data processing concepts

  • API integrations

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This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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