How to hire a j2ee developer

How to hire a j2ee developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step j2ee developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a j2ee developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new j2ee developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the j2ee developer you need to hire. Certain j2ee developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A j2ee developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, j2ee developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents j2ee developer salaries for various positions.

   Type of J2ee Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   J2ee Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$33-55
   Applications Developer	An application developer is responsible for creating program applications for devices based on clients' specifications and business needs. Application developers must have excellent knowledge of computer systems, as well as a strong command of programming languages to develop customized programs... Show more	$32-56
   Web Application Developer	A web application developer is responsible for designing website and system applications following clients' specifications and business' needs. Web application developers utilize their expertise in programming languages and system codes, ensuring the efficiency and smooth navigation of the website... Show more	$31-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Web Application
   • Database
   • HTML
   • MVC
   • Junit
   • JSP
   • XML
   • User Interface
   • Eclipse
   • CSS
   • Web Services
   • UI
   • J2EE

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage connectivity using JDBC for querying/inserting & data management including triggers and store procedures.
   • Design an elegant user-interface for the message publishing system, using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSP, Ajax.
   • Involve in designing user screens and validations using HTML, JQUERY and JSP as per user requirements.
   • Used Spring/MVC framework to enable the interactions between JSP/View layer and implement different design patterns with J2EE and XML technology.
   • Develop server-side common utilities for the application and the front-end dynamic web pages using JSP, JavaScript and HTML, CSS.
   • Design web pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for displaying the tour packages, images, pricing, contacts etc.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the j2ee developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A j2ee developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a j2ee developer in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level j2ee developer. Additionally, a j2ee developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average j2ee developer salary

   $90,425yearly

   $43.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level j2ee developer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average j2ee developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$113,104	$54
   2	Virginia	$104,334	$50
   3	Delaware	$101,702	$49
   4	North Carolina	$98,537	$47
   5	District of Columbia	$98,434	$47
   6	Georgia	$94,213	$45
   7	Maryland	$91,219	$44
   8	New Jersey	$90,850	$44
   9	New York	$90,493	$44
   10	Texas	$90,323	$43
   11	Florida	$90,102	$43
   12	Michigan	$89,082	$43
   13	Massachusetts	$87,545	$42
   14	Illinois	$85,099	$41
   15	Arizona	$84,818	$41
   16	Missouri	$83,786	$40
   17	Ohio	$83,735	$40
   18	Minnesota	$82,932	$40
   19	Pennsylvania	$81,676	$39
   20	Indiana	$81,636	$39

   Average j2ee developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Barclays	$121,026	$58.19
   2	TEKsystems	$111,133	$53.43	31
   3	Adecco	$110,718	$53.23	4
   4	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$109,995	$52.88	314
   5	Intralinks	$108,829	$52.32	11
   6	Randstad North America, Inc.	$106,081	$51.00	60
   7	DIVERSANT	$103,909	$49.96
   8	Modis	$102,909	$49.48	16
   9	Rail Europe	$100,278	$48.21
   10	Epitec	$99,956	$48.06	2
   11	Stefanini	$99,812	$47.99	26
   12	Bank of America	$99,785	$47.97	31
   13	Thoughtworks	$98,464	$47.34	1
   14	G-TECH	$98,439	$47.33
   15	NexGen Technologies	$96,955	$46.61
   16	Airline Tariff	$96,700	$46.49
   17	Princeton Information	$96,607	$46.45
   18	Fast Switch	$96,587	$46.44
   19	Millennium Software and Staffing	$96,137	$46.22
   20	NikSoft Systems	$96,017	$46.16

4. Writing a j2ee developer job description

   A good j2ee developer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a j2ee developer job description:

   J2ee developer job description example

   Our client, one of the largest banks in the US with wealth management, investment banking, and international business, is seeking a J2EE Developer - Application Programmer V
   Newark, DE
   
   Position Type: IT - Contract
   
   Job Summary:
   
   J2EE Developer: Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools. Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies.
   
   Job Responsibilities:
   
   May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will not have direct reports but may lead projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. May have responsibility for a project and project budget. May collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities. Works under minimal supervision, with general guidance from more seasoned consultants.
   Required Skills:
   
   Experience working on high volume applications Experience in server side frameworks like Spring MVC Experienced with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA Experience building restful web services Experience in latest front end technologies like handlebars, foundation, and ReactJS Experience in performance tuning with good understanding JVM internals Experience in modern JVM languages like groovy Experience in Object-oriented programming and concepts Experienced in Distributed System development using Java/J2EE/Web Technologies Experience in developing Spring framework (web services) and other open source frameworks Conversant in Java design patterns Good understanding of SOAP web services and related standards like REST/JSON

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right j2ee developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your j2ee developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality j2ee developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting j2ee developers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a j2ee developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new j2ee developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect j2ee developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new j2ee developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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