Entry level java developer Jobs in New York, NY

Stuck at the Same Pay? Upgrade Your Tech Stack, Upgrade Your Salary. If you're already working but feel underpaid—or you're in a role that isn't growing—your fastest path upward is becoming the type of candidate companies compete to hire. Salaries increase when you can contribute across modern stacks : scalable backends, full stack development, DevOps automation, data engineering pipelines, and ML / AI systems. SynergisticIT's JOPP is built for jobseekers who want higher compensation by becoming stronger, more interview-ready, and more aligned with employer needs. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped candidates land full-time jobs with leading companies and enterprise employers—names like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Client, Banking, Walmart Labs, Client, and many more—often with offers in the $95k to $154k range depending on specialization. The goal isn't hype. It's outcomes : skill depth + project credibility + interview execution. What roles drive better pay? SynergisticIT focuses on roles that consistently offer strong salary bands : Java full stack developer, backend engineer, DevOps / cloud engineer, data engineer, data scientist, BI / data analyst, and ML / AI engineer. The key is being multi-dimensional : not just "I know Java,” but "I can build APIs, integrate databases, automate deployments, and explain my work.” Why random courses don't raise salary Self-study can help, but salary jumps come from market proof : real projects, better interview performance, and a portfolio aligned with job descriptions. SynergisticIT often sees candidates after they've tried bootcamps and online courses without salary movement. A commonly referenced insight is that about 30% of JOPP attendees previously tried other bootcamps, Udemy / Coursera, or university bootcamps and didn't reach hiring results—because those paths focused on learning rather than the job-placement process. Ideal candidates for salary-growth support Professionals in tech roles who want a stronger stack Developers who want to move from support to engineering Analysts who want to move into data engineering / ML International candidates seeking stable long-term outcomes SynergisticIT also provides guidance around STEM extension and process support related to H-1B / Green Card filing once employed (as applicable through employers). If you want to explore the program directly, here are the key links : Job Placement Program (JOPP) : Java Job Placement Program Data Science / Data Jobs Program Event videos (OCW, JavaOne, Gartner) : USA Today feature Contact Us : https : / / www.synergisticit.com / contact-us / If you want a higher salary, don't just ask for it—become the candidate the market rewards. Please read our blogs Why do Tech Companies not Hire recent Computer Science Graduates | SynergisticIT What Recruiters Look for in Junior Developers | SynergisticIT Software engineering or Data Science as a career? How OPT Students Can Land Tech Jobs – SynergisticIT