Junior Java Backend Developer Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

About UZURV

At UZURV, we believe that everyone has the right to get to the places they need and want to go, including work, school, shopping, connecting with friends and family, attending worship services, or just a night out. Many people are able to drive, take public transit, or use a rideshare or taxicab, but about 25% of Americans (and especially older adults and people with disabilities) need assistance for getting out and about. We call it assisted mobility, and that's what UZURV exists to deliver.

UZURV is a high-growth company that utilizes a technology platform to connect drivers, operating their own vehicles and providers operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles, with older adults and people with disabilities who need assisted mobility in order to get out and about within their communities. Since our founding in Richmond, VA, in 2017, we have grown into a leading national assisted mobility provider by partnering with public transit agencies. Today, we are operating in more than thirty communities across eighteen states and the District of Columbia, and in half of the twenty largest transit agencies in the country. Better still, we are helping meet the transportation needs of millions of riders each year. And it's not by accident. UZURV has grown, because of the quality of our service. Riders, drivers, and employees give us high marks for our organizational culture, and for the quality and timeliness of our service. Additionally, our state-of-the-art technology enables us to provide an exceptional product at a cost significantly lower than the costs that our clients typically pay for the types of transportation services that we provide.

A little bit about the role...

We are seeking a talented Front-End Developer with experience in Angular and Ionic to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building intuitive, responsive, and scalable web and mobile applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge solutions, leveraging reactive programming techniques (e.g., NgRx) to deliver a seamless user experience.

To be successful at UZURV, you will:

• Application Development: Develop and maintain web and mobile applications using Angular and Ionic frameworks.
• Implementation: Build scalable, maintainable, and responsive front-end features while following established architecture and development standards.
• Reactive Programming: Implement state management solutions using NgRx or similar libraries to create robust, predictable, and maintainable applications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with back-end developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best practices for Angular, Ionic, and TypeScript.
• Testing: Develop unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, contribute ideas for improving development processes, and stay current with emerging front-end technologies and frameworks.

We're Excited About You Because...

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Angular (v12+ preferred) and Ionic frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
  • Experience with reactive programming paradigms, particularly using NgRx or similar state management libraries (e.g., Akita, MobX, Redux).
  • Familiarity with RxJS and reactive design patterns.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Angular and Ionic.
  • Experience delivering production-grade mobile and web applications.
• Tooling:
  • Expertise with build tools such as npm, spm, gradle, fastlane, and Angular CLI.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, or Jest.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other front-end frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with backend integration and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Java/Spring back-end development

Reasons it pays to work at UZURV (in addition to the pay itself)...

UZURV employees understand we are building a company that is greatly needed to improve access to mobility for all of us, regardless of our disabilities, illnesses, or impacts of age. We get daily affirmation from riders, drivers, and the transportation companies we work with about the innovation, value, and quality inherent in what we bring to market.

In addition to providing our employees with a safe and collaborative environment UZURV also offers:

• 401K matching
• Healthcare benefits package
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative team-based work environment

Come As You Are

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people with disabilities, and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every. single. qualification. At UZURV, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and just workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to still apply. Our hiring philosophy looks to weed people into our process, not out.

We are also committed to making our hiring process accessible and inclusive for all candidates. Throughout the interview process, we provide transparency into what to expect and include options to request accommodations. Interview invitations include details on how to request support such as captions, advance materials, or other accessibility needs.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, we encourage you to reach out-we're happy to support you in a way that allows you to show up at your best.