Junior Java Developer
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A hands-on Java developer role building and maintaining scalable Spring Boot microservices backed by MongoDB and relational databases, deployed via Docker on OpenShift/Kubernetes. Day-to-day work spans feature development with stakeholders, bug fixing, release/change management, and performance tuning in agile Unix/Linux-based environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop scalable applications using Spring Boot, MongoDB, Docker, and OpenShift/Kubernetes to meet business requirements
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and clarify project requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for delivered features
- Partner with internal technical teams and business users to investigate issues, conduct testing, and manage deployments effectively
- Support existing applications by troubleshooting, fixing bugs, and implementing necessary upgrades or modifications to enhance functionality
- Manage release processes including raising Change Requests and scheduling, RTPM
- implementation of fixes and enhancements to ensure smooth delivery
- Deploy releases, patches, and fixes on the platform while maintaining high availability and stability
- Analyze application performance and perform tuning to optimize platform reliability and responsiveness
- Apply agile development methodologies to deliver iterative improvements and respond to changing project needs
Required competencies and certifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or engineering
- Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in programming and application development using Java, Spring Boot, and REST/API
- Experience building cloud‑native applications, microservices, and working with cloud platforms such as OpenShift/Kubernetes
- Proficiency in MySQL/MariaDB or other relational databases
- Proficiency in Git and Bitbucket for version control
- Knowledge of automated build pipelines using Jenkins with Groovy scripting
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments