Jr. Java Developer

Job Title: Junior Java Developer
Location:
Ashburn, VA
Employment Type: C2C/W2 Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Junior Java Developer with 2 4 years of experience in Java application development. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and basic cloud or CI/CD exposure. The candidate will work with senior developers to build, test, and maintain scalable enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following coding standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Business Analysts.
• Participate in code reviews and unit testing.
• Work with relational databases to write optimized SQL queries.
• Support application deployments and production issue resolution.
• Follow Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Required Skills

• 2 4 years of experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java (Java 8/11/17).
• Experience with Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Hands-on experience developing REST APIs.
• Good understanding of SQL (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server).
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Familiarity with Maven or Gradle.
• Experience with JUnit or Mockito for unit testing.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Basic understanding of Microservices architecture.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Basic frontend knowledge (Angular or React) is a plus.
• Knowledge of SonarQube and code quality tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Hibernate/JPA.
• Exposure to Agile ceremonies.
• Basic cloud deployment experience.
• Understanding of secure coding practices.

Must-Have Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Git
• Maven/Gradle
• JUnit
• OOP Concepts

Good-to-Have Skills

• Microservices
• AWS/Azure/GCP
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins/CI-CD
• Kafka/RabbitMQ
• Hibernate
• Angular/React

Cloud BC Labs Inc is a digital transformation organization aimed at creating seamless solutions for clients to effectively manage their business operations. The company specializes in Business and Management Consulting, AI/ML, Data Analytics & Visualization, Cloud Data Warehouse Migration, Snowflake Implementation, Informatica Implementation & Upgrade, Staffing Services and Data Management Solutions