Associate Software Development Engineer
Job requirements
Experience Range: Entry-level role with up to 2 years of experience in Java backend development, including exposure to microservices architecture Key Responsibilities:
Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and maintenance
Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability and performance
Assist in analyzing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions
Write efficient, testable code following best practices and organizational standards
Support troubleshooting and resolution of production and environmental issues in collaboration with QA and support teams
Help prepare and produce releases of software components to ensure reliable deployments
Conduct programming, testing, and debugging to optimize system functionality
Engage in agile development processes, contributing to grooming user stories and sprint planning Required Skills:
Java programming
Spring Boot framework
Basic understanding of microservices architecture
SQL databases (such as MySQL or Oracle)
Version control systems (Bitbucket or GitLab)
Build tools (Maven)
CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
Development of RESTful APIs Preferred Skills:
Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker)
Familiarity with orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka)
Understanding of ORM frameworks (Hibernate)
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for Java applications
Interest in cloud-native application development
Awareness of distributed systems and event-driven architectures Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Optional: Certification in Java programming or Spring technologies
Optional: Certification in containerization or cloud platforms (such as Kubernetes or Docker)