Junior Java Developer

Java Developer – Job Description (3–5 Years Experience) Overview

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with 3–5 years of experience to join our development team. This role requires strong technical expertise, effective collaboration skills, and the ability to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Jackson, MS for the duration of the contract.

• Develop, test, and maintain Java‑based applications using Spring and Spring Boot
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product, QA, and Dev Ops
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Integrate applications with relational and No
  
  SQL databases
• Work within Agile/Scrum methodologies to deliver features on schedule
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and code changes

• 3–5 years of professional Java development experience
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and design patterns
• Hands‑on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Proficiency with SQL and experience with databases such as MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, or Oracle
• Familiarity with Git and build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus)
• Experience writing unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Experience with Docker or containerized applications
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Frontend experience (React, Angular, or similar) is a plus