Java Full Stack Developer

Jacksonville, Florida, United States June 13, 2026 Ihg Careers Portal (Custom/proprietary)
Overview

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of our applications while taking ownership of specific components and features.

 

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java and Spring Boot for backend services and React for frontend development
  • Implement new features and enhancements to existing functionality with moderate guidance
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and team standards
  • Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate them with React-based frontends
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in both backend and frontend systems
  • Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
  • Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality
  • Contribute to database design and development using SQL and PostgreSQL
  • Stay current with relevant technologies and frameworks
  • Provide occasional guidance to junior developers

Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Java Programming: Deep knowledge of Java language, its ecosystem, and best practices
  • Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and relational database concepts
  • Frontend Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
  • Backend Development: Expertise in developing and maintaining backend services using Java, Spring, and related technologies
  • Strong understanding of RESTful services, microservices architecture, and database management
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
  • AI & ML Fundamentals: Understanding of natural language processing (NLP), machine learning concepts, and how LLMs work
  • Prompt Frameworks & Techniques: Proficiency in methods such as zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought, and knowledge-generation prompting
  • LLM API Experience: Hands-on work with major AI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini) to test and refine prompts
  • Prompt Optimization: Ability to craft precise, structured instructions that reduce hallucinations and improve accuracy
  • Data Preparation: Preparing and curating datasets for training or fine-tuning models
  • Performance Analysis: Measuring and improving AI output quality through A/B testing and iterative refinement

Preferred Experience 

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (OCP, Apigee, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Knowledge of containerization concepts (Docker)
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks
  • Understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards
  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques 

 

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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How to Get Hired at Intercontinental Exchange

  • Apply exclusively through careers.ihg.com — IHG does not accept speculative applications, paper resumes, or email submissions. All applications must go through the official careers portal.
  • IHG operates 19 brands across 6,800+ hotels in 100+ countries with 375,000 employees — tailor your application to the specific brand (luxury InterContinental vs. efficient Holiday Inn Express vs. boutique Kimpton) rather than applying generically.
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