Junior Java Backend Developer

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Job Description: Junior Java Backend Developer

• Role: Junior Java Backend Developer
• Location: Hybrid (Bangalore)
• Experience: 0-6 months (Freshers with strong academic projects or internships are encouraged to apply)

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with up to six months of experience who possess a strong foundation in Java and an interest in backend engineering, modern cloud-native development, and emerging AI technologies. Key Responsibilities:Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend applications using Java.Support the development and integration of RESTful APIs and microservices.Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following coding standards and best practices.Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and senior team members to deliver high-quality solutions.Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.Work with relational databases for data storage, retrieval, and optimization.Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.Learn and adopt modern software development methodologies and tools.Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong understanding of Core Java concepts, including OOP principles, Collections, Exception Handling, and Multithreading basics.Basic knowledge of Spring Boot and REST API development through academic projects, internships, or self-learning.Familiarity with SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.Understanding of version control tools such as Git.Exposure to Maven or Gradle is preferred.Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn. Good to Have:Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodology

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
• Familiarity with Docker or containerization concepts is preferred
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts through coursework, internships, certifications, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools and APIs such as OpenAI, Gemini, or similar LLM-based services is a plus.
• Basic understanding of concepts such as prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is desirable.
• Experience building or experimenting with AI-powered applications, chatbots, or intelligent assistants will be an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and work with emerging AI technologies, frameworks and developer tools.

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