Junior Developer (Contract to Hire)

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Blue Star Partners LLC

Junior Developer (Contract to Hire)

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Junior Developer (Contract to Hire)
    Location: Columbus, OH
    Work Schedule: Remote Mondays & Fridays; Onsite Tuesdays–Thursdays
    Contract Length: 6 Months (with strong possibility of direct hire)
    Rate: $50–$55/hour
    Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens – No visa sponsorships)

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    Position Summary**

    We are seeking a Junior Developer with hands-on experience in MuleSoft, API development , and system integrations to support our client's enterprise integration initiatives. The ideal candidate is a passionate engineer ready to contribute to the development and support of modern, scalable solutions that power critical operations across the organization.

    As a member of the MuleSoft platform team, you’ll participate in building, enhancing, and maintaining APIs and integrations for internal business applications. This role is a mix of development, testing, and operational support, with exposure to full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery methods.

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    Key Responsibilities**

    • Design, develop, deploy, and support APIs and integration services using MuleSoft and related technologies.
    • Participate in full lifecycle development, from requirements analysis through design, coding, testing, and deployment.
    • Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements for scalability and performance.
    • Collaborate with team members and business users to clarify requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
    • Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing.
    • Maintain and enhance existing software, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support.
    • Document system architecture, processes, and implementation details.
    • Contribute to agile ceremonies and team collaboration, using Lean/Agile methodologies.
    • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to quality and standards.

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    Required Qualifications**

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
    • Minimum 3+ years of experience in software development, including hands-on experience with C, C++, C#, or Java.
    • Proficiency in API development and knowledge of RESTful principles.
    • Experience in MuleSoft development , including building integrations and reusable components.
    • Familiarity with modern development techniques and DevOps practices.
    • Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and performance/stress testing.
    • Strong database development and management skills (e.g., SQL).
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
    • Proven experience working in Agile/Lean environments.

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    Additional Requirements**

    • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No sponsorship or C2C arrangements).
    • Must work onsite at the Columbus, OH office three days per week (Tues–Thurs).