Junior Software Programmer (Java)

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain Java-based web applications.
• Work with modern Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
• Assist in designing and developing microservices-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and commonly used design patterns.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop responsive HTML pages and user-interface components using Angular, ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
• Use messaging and queuing technologies for asynchronous communication between services.
• Implement application logging, exception handling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Use version-control systems to manage source code and collaborate with team members.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, and daily team meetings.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Analyse technical issues and contribute to their timely resolution.
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and development practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Good understanding of Core Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of Java collections, exception handling, multithreading, and basic data structures.
• Familiarity with modern Java frameworks, preferably Spring Boot.
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Understanding of commonly used design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, and client-server architecture.
• Basic knowledge of queuing or messaging systems such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Understanding of application logging frameworks such as SLF4J and Logback.
• Familiarity with Git or another version-control system.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one frontend technology such as Angular or ReactJS.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Basic understanding of unit testing using tools such as JUnit and Mockito.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Docker and container-based application development.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Awareness of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Knowledge of API documentation tools such as Swagger or OpenAPI.
• Basic understanding of application security, authentication, and authorisation concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development practices.
• Exposure to Linux commands and development environments.
• Knowledge of debugging, performance optimisation, and secure coding practices.
• Academic projects, internships, certifications, or personal projects involving Java-based application development.

Soft Skills

• Strong logical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.

Educational Requirements

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates with relevant technical certifications, internships, academic projects, or demonstrable programming skills may be given preference.

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