Junior Software Engineer
3 days ago
Leeds
Job Title: Java Developer Location: UK Experience: 2â5 years Education: Bachelors in Science (IT/Computer Science/Engineer) Employment Type: Full-Time UK based candidates only. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in building applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate should also have a basic understanding of JUnit for testing and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities: ⢠Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot, ⢠Build and maintain microservices and REST APIs, ⢠In-depth experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot., ⢠Proficient in using Spring Boot starters, auto-configuration, and Spring Security., ⢠Integrated Spring Data JPA with Spring Boot applications and handled database migrations using tools like Flyway or Liquibase., ⢠Experienced in working within Agile/Scrum environments, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming., ⢠Familiar with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps for tracking stories, tasks, and sprint progress., ⢠Actively contributed to sprint ceremonies and ensured timely delivery of features aligned with sprint goals and definition of done., ⢠Experience integrating with databases, Kafka, or third-party APIs using Spring Boot modules., ⢠Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, ⢠Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure cloud deployment and testing, ⢠Debug and resolve technical issues across the application stack, ⢠Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and security., ⢠Hands-on experience managing project dependencies and build lifecycles using Maven and/or Gradle., ⢠Expertise in configuring multi-module Java projects with custom build profiles and plugins., ⢠Familiar with automating build, test, and deployment workflows using Maven/Gradle in CI/CD pipelines., ⢠Proficient in Git version control, including branching, merging, rebasing, and resolving conflicts., ⢠Worked in teams using Git-based workflows like Git Flow or Feature Branching., ⢠Experience using Bitbucket for source code management, pull requests, code reviews, and repository administration., ⢠Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and managing relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle., ⢠Skilled in writing complex joins, subqueries, stored procedures, and performance tuning., ⢠Experience with integrating SQL queries within Java applications using JDBC, JPA, or Spring Data JPA., ⢠Extensive experience in unit testing Java applications using JUnit 4/5., ⢠Skilled in writing parameterized tests, assertions, and test lifecycle hooks. Required Skills & Experience: ⢠2â3 years of strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, ⢠Proven experience in developing and deploying microservices, ⢠Proficient in using Spring Data JPA for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) and seamless integration with relational databases., ⢠Deep understanding of entity relationships (OneToMany, ManyToOne, etc.), lazy/eager loading, and cascade types., ⢠Familiarity with JUnit for writing and executing test cases, ⢠Basic understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ⢠Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON, and HTTP, ⢠Experience with version control tools like Git, ⢠Experienced in working within Agile/Scrum environments., ⢠Familiar with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps for tracking stories, tasks, and sprint progress. Nice to Have: ⢠Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc., ⢠Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or any container orchestration, ⢠Experience with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ Educational Qualification: Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field