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Job Description

Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Java Software Engineer to join a dynamic development team responsible for building and maintaining modern cloud-based software solutions. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career developer who is passionate about technology, enjoys solving complex problems, and thrives in a collaborative Agile environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and support of microservice-based applications while working alongside experienced professionals in a high-performance and innovation-driven culture. The role follows a DevOps approach, providing exposure to the full software lifecycle from development and prototyping to operations and continuous enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software applications in alignment with established development standards and engineering best practices.
• Participate in the architectural design and technical planning of new digital services and application features.
• Deploy, monitor, support, and maintain production applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Investigate technical issues, troubleshoot application defects, and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing software quality, functionality, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions using modern Java technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during sprint planning, development, testing, and delivery activities.
• Follow coding standards, software design principles, and development methodologies to ensure high-quality code.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and support successful sprint execution.
• Continuously evaluate existing processes and propose improvements that drive efficiency and innovation.

Required Skills

• Java 8 or later
• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• JMS (Java Message Service)
• Asynchronous Programming
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Application Development
• Software Design
• DevOps Practices
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Agile Methodologies
• Coding Best Practices (DRY Principles)

Preferred Skills

• IT Security
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• React
• ELK Stack / Kibana
• Grafana
• Cloud-Native Development
• Continuous Improvement Practices

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of hands-on experience developing applications using Java 8 or later.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.