Java Developer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and communicative Java Developer with around 2 years of professional experience to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, testing, and deploying robust backend applications while also serving as a key technical point of contact for our clients.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who writes clean, scalable code and possesses the strong interpersonal skills necessary to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, gather requirements, and lead client demos.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications.

• Write unit and integration tests to ensure software quality and robustness.

• Interact with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).

• Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate technical issues.

Client-Facing & Communication:

• Act as a technical liaison between the engineering team and external clients.

• Participate in client discovery calls to gather requirements, understand business goals, and propose technical solutions.

• Provide regular project updates and conduct technical demonstrations of new features to clients.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve client-reported production issues with empathy and a sense of urgency.

• Manage client expectations by providing clear, realistic timelines and translating complex technical jargon into understandable business terms.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of professional software development experience primarily using Java (Java 8+ or newer preferred).

• Core Tech Skills: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, data structures, and algorithms.

• Frameworks: Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).

• Databases: Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.

• Version Control: Experience using Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills comfortable speaking directly with external clients and managing those relationships.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to tackling technical and business challenges.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).

• Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Angular) to collaborate effectively with frontend teams.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).