Junior Java Developer

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