Position: Junior Java Developer
Experience: 1–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Java Developer with 1–3 years of professional experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade Java applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with modern Java technologies, backend development frameworks, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and version control systems. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications while following industry best practices and software development standards.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain robust Java-based backend applications using Java 8/11/17 and the Spring Boot framework.
Design and implement RESTful APIs for integration with web, mobile, and third-party applications.
Participate in application architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following SOLID principles and design patterns.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through efficient coding practices.
Develop database objects, write complex SQL queries, and optimize database performance.
Collaborate with UI developers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and business analysts to deliver high-quality software.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and root cause analysis of production issues.
Participate in code reviews to ensure coding standards, maintainability, and security compliance.
Work with Git for source code management and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
Create technical documentation, API specifications, and deployment guides.
Support production releases, monitor application performance, and resolve application defects within SLA timelines.
Continuously learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies.
Required Technical Skills
1–4 years of professional experience in Java application development.
Strong proficiency in Core Java, including Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Generics, Streams, and Lambda Expressions.
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
Experience developing RESTful web services using JSON and HTTP protocols.
Knowledge of Hibernate/JPA ORM frameworks.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
Ability to write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, joins, indexes, and views.
Experience with Git, GitHub, or GitLab for version control.
Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build automation tools.
Basic knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Understanding of CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is an advantage.
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
Basic understanding of Microservices architecture and API Gateway concepts.
Knowledge of application security practices including authentication, authorization, and OWASP guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Exposure to SonarQube, Swagger/OpenAPI, Redis, Elasticsearch, or monitoring tools is considered an added advantage.
Key Competencies
Backend Application Development
REST API Development
Microservices Development
Database Design and Query Optimization
Performance Tuning
Code Quality and Best Practices
Debugging and Troubleshooting
Secure Coding Practices
Agile Software Development
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Nice to Have
Experience with containerized application deployment.
Exposure to event-driven architecture.
Knowledge of caching frameworks and distributed systems.
Understanding of software performance monitoring and logging tools.
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications and modern Java technologies.
Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
Professional growth through technical mentorship and training.
Exposure to cloud-native development, DevOps practices, and scalable architecture.
Career advancement opportunities based on technical expertise and performance.