Junior Java Developer

Virtual Connect Solutions • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL, and relational databases.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOP concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17+.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Good knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and Spring Data.
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Experience with Git and Maven/Gradle.
• Knowledge of JUnit and Mockito.
• Understanding of exception handling, multithreading/concurrency, collections, streams, and JVM fundamentals.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum and SDLC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ or other messaging systems.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT.
• Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to Redis or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Develop scalable and secure RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Implement business logic using Core Java and object-oriented programming principles.
• Work with Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Security.
• Design and optimize SQL queries, database schemas, and data access layers.
• Integrate applications with internal and third-party APIs and services.
• Write unit, integration, and automated tests using JUnit/Mockito.
• Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and improve performance.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding and security best practices.
• Work closely with QA, DevOps, product, and other engineering teams.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production releases.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical and API documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed