Java Application Developer (Trainee)

Job Title: Java Developer - Trainee (Spring Boot, API Development) Location: Chennai, India Job Type: Full-Time About the Company We are an innovative and rapidly growing tech company specializing in delivering scalable and high-performance solutions to clients across various industries. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic development team in Chennai. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of high-quality, robust APIs and applications. Job Description As a Java Developer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of RESTful APIs and backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, efficient, and secure services that meet the needs of our business.

• Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to build features and enhance application performance.
• Work with Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and other Spring modules to develop backend systems.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices, including writing unit and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing codebase to improve performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Implement security features such as authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Java development.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong proficiency in Java (preferably Java 8 or higher).
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot for developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid understanding of Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, etc.).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and API design principles.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing (using frameworks like JUnit, TestNG).
• Knowledge of Docker and basic containerization concepts is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot and optimize code.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Preferred Skills:Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and related patterns.
• Educational Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.