Junior Java Developer

Location: United States (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)
Experience Required: 1–6 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java development, object-oriented programming, and modern backend technologies. You will work closely with senior developers, architects, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and web services.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Perform unit testing and support integration testing activities.
• Work with relational databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding best practices.
• Support application deployment and maintenance activities.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Required Skills

• 1–6 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Understanding of software design principles and development methodologies.
• Knowledge of Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or JavaScript.

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Relevant certifications in Java or Cloud technologies.