Junior Full Stack Java Developer Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Kocher + Beck is a global leader in rotary die-cutting technology, enabling the high-speed production of millions of products every day — from food and beverage labels to pharmaceutical and safety-critical applications. A family-owned business with almost 600 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the UK, and the USA, we combine decades of precision engineering expertise with a personal, hands-on approach to our people and customers.

Our Values: Family · Safety · Teamwork · Innovation · Integrity · Quality

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer I to join our growing technology team. This position is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications that improve internal systems and business processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems through software, is comfortable working across both front-end and back-end technologies, and collaborates effectively with users throughout the organization. This role will build new applications, enhance existing systems, and support our digital transformation initiatives.

Pay: $72,000–$82,000 annually, based on experience.

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt, onsite role. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain internal business applications.
• Develop both front-end user interfaces and back-end application logic.
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations between internal systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support and enhance existing applications while identifying opportunities for modernization.
• Develop and optimize SQL databases, stored procedures, and data integrations.
• Troubleshoot software issues and implement timely resolutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established development standards.
• Participate in application architecture, code reviews, and software testing.
• Ensure application security, reliability, and data integrity.
• Assist with user training and provide technical support for internally developed applications.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements that increase business efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation, user guides, and application specifications.
• Support software deployments, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience developing applications using .NET, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.
• Understanding of REST APIs and system integrations.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web application development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred

• Experience with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Angular, React, or similar front-end frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or cloud-based development.
• Experience using GitHub or other version control systems.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, Accident, and Short-Term Disability Insurance premiums (100% employee-only and 75% dependent coverage).
• Bi-weekly employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life.
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% (100% on first 3%, 50% on next 3%)
• Vacation, Personal Days, and 9 Paid Holidays.
• Up to $750 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $100 charitable contribution match per year to a 501(c)(3) organization.

Salary Description
$72,000 - $82,000