Associate Software Engineer

Bectran, Inc.

Schaumburg, IL0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
Must know
OperationsUnit testingJavaAgileJavaScriptMySQL
Nice to have
REST APIsSpringReact
Work
On-site in Schaumburg
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Java49%Agile39%Unit testing17%Operations15%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Nov 4, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

Bectran is seeking a computer science graduate eager to apply knowledge and skills to software development in a competitive environment. This role involves using creativity and technical skills to apply the principles of software engineering to help solve new and ongoing problems for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Objectively analyze and design applications and systems throughout the software development process.
  • Plan, analyze, document, and transform software requirements from clients into feasible designs within time and cost constraints.
  • Collaborate with Platform and Development teams to create innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Create features using feedback from clients.
  • Improve organizational operations by conducting systems analyses and recommending improvements.
  • Application development, integrating with external APIs using webservices, Junit, and Debugging skills.
  • Product development using Eclipse, JUnit, Maven, and PrimeFaces.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Strong foundation in Java.
  • Application development that easily integrates with external APIs.
  • Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and MVC Design patterns.
  • Functional knowledge of Agile Methodology and common design patterns.
  • Basic understanding of Spring Boot: what it is, what it’s used for, and how it relates to Java.
  • Knowledge of JSF framework and lifecycle is highly preferable.
  • Strong experience with Hibernate, Java, J2EE, Web Services, MySQL, JavaScript, XML, JSON, and database management.
  • Experience with Data Science and AI is a PLUS.
  • Experience in React is a PLUS.
  • Hands-on experience building an application or REST API with Spring Boot is a strong plus.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent.
  • Exceptional ability to learn new skills quickly, solve complex problems, and successfully meet multiple deadlines.
  • Self-starter, results-oriented.
  • Eagerness to grow/learn.

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