Junior Java Backend Developer Jobs in San Diego, CA

This role is ideal for those at the start of their professional journey, with less than two years of industry experience who are eager to learn, grow, and make an immediate impact. As this is a general posting, we'll align you with a team based on your skills, interests, and career aspirations to set you up for success.

We're cultivating a culture that prioritizes innovators, risk-takers, and imaginative thinkers. You'll help create solutions that transform how millions of consumers and small businesses manage their finances in cloud, platform, mobile, and SaaS environments. Working in a culture that embraces experimentation and rapid prototyping, you'll collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams, turning ideas into real impact while building the skills to launch a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

Frontend Engineering:

• Experience developing scalable, responsive, and dynamic web-based applications
• Familiarity with modern frontend tools and frameworks such as React, AngularJS, or Vue.js
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript standards
• Strong ability to collaborate with designers, UX specialists, and backend engineers

Backend Engineering:

• Experience developing web applications using server-side languages, such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and ability to work with API integrations
• Experience with server frameworks such as Express, Spring MVC or Django

Fullstack Engineering:

• Familiarity with both frontend and backend development
• Ability to work effectively with developers and designers, discussing application and API architectures
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to work with Scrum teams
• Familiarity with tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Travis

Mobile Engineering:

• Experience developing applications for one or more platforms such as Android and iOS
• Familiarity with mobile application development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter
• Understanding of development tools such as XCode, Android Studio and SDK languages such as Objective-C, Swift or Java
• Ability to work with designers and backend engineers to integrate mobile applications with cloud-based APIs

Across all tech stacks: 

• Contribute to our core products and services, as well as systems that power critical engineering operations.
• See your work launched and help solve meaningful problems for customers.
• Learn and apply proven best practices in designing, building, and supporting software projects.
• Receive hands-on guidance, detailed feedback, and mentorship from experienced team members.
• Collaborate closely with peers across disciplines and build strong, supportive working relationships.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational understanding of Agile development, object-oriented design, and programming principles.
• Coursework, internships, personal projects, or academic experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of front-end web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with frameworks or tools is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Awareness of AI concepts and a basic understanding of capabilities like Generative AI.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new priorities, tools, and technologies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.