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Job Title: Junior Java Developer (Backend)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Java Developer with strong core backend engineering skills to join our development team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise-level backend services. You will work closely with senior engineers to build modern APIs, optimize database workflows, and contribute to our core product architecture. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior engineer looking to master a modern, reactive stack in an enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable server-side code using Java (8+) and the Spring Framework ecosystem.
Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage data models using MongoDB, ensuring high performance, proper indexing, and scalable document storage.
API Engineering: Develop, test, and document secure RESTful APIs and microservices to support frontend architectures and internal integrations.
Code Quality & Testing: Write unit tests using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito to ensure robust code coverage and minimize production bugs.
System Optimization: Participate in code reviews, debug application issues, and optimize database queries to improve overall application latency and stability.
Agile Collaboration: Work within an Agile Scrum framework, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and technical refinement sessions.
Required Technical Skills & Qualifications
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Core Requirements:Java Mastery: Strong foundational knowledge of Core Java (OOP principles, Collections API, Exception Handling, and Multithreading/Concurrency).
Spring Ecosystem: Hands-on experience or project exposure to Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
NoSQL Database: Solid understanding of MongoDB (document modeling, aggregations, CRUD operations, and performance tuning).
Robust Backend Design: Strong understanding of backend architecture patterns, RESTful web services, and asynchronous data processing.
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Additional Technical Competencies:Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Hands-on experience with version control systems, specifically Git and workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket).
Basic understanding of relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL) alongside NoSQL frameworks is a plus.
Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts and container technologies like Docker is highly preferred.
Soft Skills & Behavioral Attributes
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving mindset with a keen attention to code structure and detail.
Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new technologies, stacks, and modern architectural methodologies quickly.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional onshore/offshore engineering teams.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
1–3 years of professional software development experience or a proven track record of significant internships/bootcamp portfolio projects focusing on backend Java development.
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