How to hire a java/j2ee developer

How to hire a java/j2ee developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step java/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 java/j2ee developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new java/j2ee developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your java/j2ee developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a java/j2ee developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A java/j2ee developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, java/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.

   Here's a comparison of java/j2ee developer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Java/J2ee Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Java/J2ee Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$33-56
   Mobile Applications Developer	A mobile application developer is responsible for designing programming applications for mobile devices according to clients' specifications and business demands. Mobile application developers must have excellent knowledge of the technology industry, as well as computer system commands to develop efficient scripts and smooth navigation of operating systems... Show more	$36-62
   Java Programmer	Java programmers design and develop programs with the goal of not taking up too much data and less to almost no latency that can be useful to their users every day. They aim to write testable, well designed, and efficient computer codes... Show more	$29-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

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

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage maven environment by setting up local, remote and central repositories with require configuration in maven configuration files.
   • Develop the presentation layer and GUI framework base on spring framework involving JSP, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS.
   • Develop server-side common utilities for the application and the front-end dynamic web pages using JSP, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
   • Design and develop front end using JSP, JSTL, JQUERY and other custom tag libraries.
   • Used Java beans to process the request from the user database and present the output in JSP pages.
   • Involve in implementation of the presentation layer (GUI) for the application using HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your java/j2ee developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A java/j2ee developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, java/j2ee developers' average salary in wyoming is 30% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level java/j2ee developers 40% less than senior-level java/j2ee developers.
   • Certifications. A java/j2ee developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a java/j2ee developer's salary.

   Average java/j2ee developer salary

   $90,995yearly

   $43.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level java/j2ee developer salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average java/j2ee developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$108,199	$52
   2	California	$106,626	$51
   3	Nevada	$106,357	$51
   4	District of Columbia	$98,307	$47
   5	Delaware	$97,047	$47
   6	New Jersey	$96,810	$47
   7	Ohio	$96,040	$46
   8	Virginia	$95,061	$46
   9	North Carolina	$93,639	$45
   10	Massachusetts	$92,460	$44
   11	Texas	$91,154	$44
   12	New York	$88,613	$43
   13	Arizona	$86,400	$42
   14	Georgia	$86,026	$41
   15	Oregon	$85,045	$41
   16	Missouri	$84,995	$41
   17	Michigan	$84,973	$41
   18	Illinois	$84,177	$40
   19	Iowa	$83,716	$40
   20	Florida	$82,975	$40

   Average java/j2ee developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Barclays	$122,017	$58.66	4
   2	Open Systems Technologies	$120,291	$57.83	5
   3	Slalom	$114,789	$55.19	94
   4	State Street	$112,536	$54.10	13
   5	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$110,682	$53.21	526
   6	SiriusXM	$110,447	$53.10	1
   7	TEKsystems	$110,318	$53.04	35
   8	Iris Software	$108,789	$52.30	5
   9	Randstad North America, Inc.	$107,080	$51.48	63
   10	Genesis10	$106,629	$51.26
   11	Strategic Staffing Solutions	$105,502	$50.72	1
   12	ICONMA	$105,398	$50.67	3
   13	Pinnacle Technical Resources	$104,522	$50.25	51
   14	Modis	$104,297	$50.14	17
   15	DIVERSANT	$104,109	$50.05
   16	Magnus Health	$103,716	$49.86
   17	TechStar IMassive	$102,644	$49.35
   18	Bank of America	$101,902	$48.99	76
   19	Thoughtworks	$101,307	$48.71	1
   20	Tektree Systems	$101,291	$48.70

4. Writing a java/j2ee developer job description

   A good java/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 java/j2ee developer job description:

   Java/j2ee developer job description example

   Title: Java/J2ee Developer OR Software Developer

   Location : Jersey City, NJ

   Contract: 6+ months of contract

   Client: BNP Paribas

   JD:

   Responsibilities:

   § Work in an agile and fast-paced environment interfacing with management, business and senior technology members

   § Design and develop applications utilizing complex Java/JEE technologies and middleware systems

   § Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code

   § Manage end-to-end development cycle from requirements analysis, coding, testing and maintenance

   § Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems

   § Provide status updates, proper escalations & reporting to management & business

   § Manage Source Code repository and support production releases

   § Identify and assist in resolution of risks and issues that will adversely affect planned project milestones

   § Understand technical and Business processes of various front office, trading and settlement applications

   Minimum Required Qualifications

   · Bachelor’s degree or foreign education equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering with more than 5 years of experience performing Java/JEE software engineering within a financial services environment.

   Technical skills:

   o JAVA, JEE, Spring, Hibernate

   o Data modeling

   o Apache Spark & Apache Tomcat

   o Sybase/SQL Server

   o GXT/GWT or other UI frameworks

   o REST/SOAP Web Services

   o Unix/Linux, Perl, Shell Scripting fundamentals

   o JMS, MQ, Tibco

   o Maven, SVN, GIT

   o Eclipse or IntelliJ

   o Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes

   Preferred Qualifications:

   · Master’s degree in Computer Science with 5 years of hands on design & development experience

   · Knowledge on prime services domain

   · Experience working in financial industry

   FINRA Registrations Required:

   · Not Applicable

   Company DescriptionWe place top talent through our divisions: Technology, Staffing, Professionals, Talent Digitalization, and Pyramid Academy. Our flexible staffing options include contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, and SOW/Statement of Work. We deliver top talent to our clients by combining the use of the latest technology with the subject-matter expertise that our seasoned team of recruiters brings to the process. With the integration of smart sourcing tools, machine learning, and AI/Artificial Intelligence into our screening process across the organization; we evaluate a large volume of candidates to find the most suitable talent.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find java/j2ee developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your java/j2ee developer job on Zippia to find and recruit java/j2ee developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit java/j2ee developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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.

   If your interviews with java/j2ee developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you 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 java/j2ee developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the java/j2ee developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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