Jr. Java Developer

Cognizant
Burgess Hill, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Performance Management Unit Testing Business Software Code Coverage Software Quality Code Review Databases Data Validation Relational Databases Software Debugging DevOps
+14 more
Gradle Apache Maven Object-Oriented Software Development Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology Query Optimization SQL Databases Multithreading Enterprise Software Applications Spring-boot Integration Tests Restful APIs Api Management Microservices

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, 1. Job Title : Jr Developer 2. Job Summary : This hybrid role is for a junior developer with experience in Java Springboot Java and Core Java focusing on building secure scalable and maintainable enterprise applications for a global organization while collaborating with cross functional teams during regular day shift work with no travel requirement and contributing to business value delivery. 3.

Experience : 4 - 8 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: Java Springboot Java Core Java Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Custom Service 7.

Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Develop robust server side components using Java Springboot and Core Java to support scalable business applications that handle high volume transactions reliably and efficiently. -Implement clean reusable and well structured code that aligns with internal coding guidelines while continuously improving readability maintainability and testability of the codebase. -Design and integrate RESTful services using Java Springboot to enable seamless communication between microservices and client applications in a hybrid work environment.

  • Collaborate with product owners business analysts and testers to refine user stories clarify requirements and translate functional needs into precise technical implementations. -Perform detailed debugging and root cause analysis for defects in development and test environments then apply targeted fixes that prevent recurrence and improve overall application stability. -Create and maintain unit tests and integration tests for Java components to ensure high code coverage and early detection of defects before deployment to production environments. -Participate in code reviews by providing constructive feedback to peers and applying review comments received to enhance code quality and shared engineering standards.
  • Optimize application performance by analyzing logs reviewing database interactions and tuning Java Springboot configurations to reduce response times and resource usage. -Contribute to secure development practices by applying authentication authorization and input validation patterns within Java Springboot services to protect sensitive enterprise data. -Support deployment activities by preparing build artifacts collaborating with DevOps teams and validating successful releases in lower environments before promotion. -Document technical designs API contracts and configuration details in a clear concise and accessible manner to support future maintenance and onboarding of new team members.
  • Engage in agile ceremonies including daily standups sprint planning and retrospectives to report progress identify risks and align work with sprint goals and delivery timelines. -Assist in incident analysis for applications owned by the team during day shift hours by reviewing logs reproducing issues and proposing reliable remediation steps. -Qualifications -Showcase proven hands on experience of at least four years working with Java Springboot and Core Java in enterprise application development projects delivering production ready solutions. -Demonstrate strong understanding of object oriented programming concepts collections exception handling and multithreading in Core Java with practical application in real projects.
  • Apply knowledge of relational databases and SQL when interacting with persistence layers from Java Springboot services including query optimization and transaction handling. -Utilize familiarity with build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle to configure project structures manage libraries and streamline build pipelines. -Exhibit practical exposure to agile software development practices including iterative delivery continuous improvement and close collaboration with cross functional team members. -Display effective communication and documentation skills that enable clear explanation of technical decisions constructive participation in discussions and smooth collaboration in a hybrid work setting.
  • Adapt quickly to evolving business requirements tools and frameworks by engaging in continuous learning and applying new Java ecosystem features that strengthen solution quality. 9. Job Location : Primary Location : GBWXBURC01(BPGBR Burgess Hill - WX GBR CLT/RMT) Alternate Location : NA NA Alternate Location 1 : NA NA 10. Job Type : Jr Developer [70OA59] 11.

Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. Certifications Required : Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent Java developer certification is preferred.

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