Junior Enterprise Java Developer

1. Position Overview

We are seeking a
Junior Enterprise Java Developer
to join our high-performance development team. The ideal candidate has foundational experience in Java application development, a strong willingness to learn enterprise-grade architectures, and the ability to contribute to building scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.

This role involves working with established engineering standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing applications that support mission-critical business processes.

2. Key Responsibilities
Application Development

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using
  Java 8+
  ,
  Spring Framework
  , and related technologies.
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices following clean code and design principles.
• Write robust unit tests using
  JUnit
  ,
  Mockito
  , or similar tools.

System Integration & APIs

• Assist in integrating applications with databases, third-party services, and internal systems.
• Work with messaging systems (e.g.,
  Kafka
  ,
  ActiveMQ
  ,
  RabbitMQ
  ) based on team requirements.

Database & Persistence

• Develop and optimize queries using
  SQL
  and work with relational databases such as
  PostgreSQL
  ,
  Oracle
  , or
  MySQL
  .
• Use ORM frameworks like
  Hibernate
  or
  JPA
  to interact with data layers.

Code Quality & Version Control

• Follow software engineering best practices, including coding standards, documentation, testing, and peer reviews.
• Use version control systems like
  Git
  , participating in pull request workflows.

DevOps & Cloud Exposure

• Work with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Gain exposure to containerization tools such as
  Docker
  .
• Support application deployments in cloud environments like
  AWS
  ,
  Azure
  , or
  GCP
  (training will be provided as needed).

Collaboration & Support

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with senior developers, testers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Assist in troubleshooting production and QA issues under supervision.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in
  Java development
  (or strong academic/project experience for graduates).
• Solid understanding of:
• Java 8+ core concepts
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Spring Boot / Spring MVC
• RESTful services
• SQL and relational databases
• Basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (frontend exposure beneficial)
• Familiarity with:
• Git and version control workflows
• Build tools (Maven or Gradle)
• JUnit, Mockito, or other testing frameworks
• Microservices concepts
• CI/CD concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and improve continuously based on feedback.

4. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes basics).
• Knowledge of distributed systems and messaging queues.
• Understanding of security principles (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

5. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
• OR a proven track record through certification programs and real-world project work.
• Minimum
  1–3 years
  of industry experience (or strong internship/project portfolio).

6. Performance Indicators

• Quality and maintainability of code delivered.
• Ability to complete tasks within expected timelines.
• Positive participation in team ceremonies and collaboration.
• Growth in technical skill depth and capability.
• Contribution to problem-solving and innovation.

7. Career Path

This role offers clear progression into:

• Intermediate Java Developer
• Senior Enterprise Java Developer
• Systems/Software Architect
• DevOps Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• Technical Lead