Java Software Engineer

About the Role

Join Data Eminence as a remote Java Software Engineer to develop reliable, scalable, and secure software applications. You will work on backend services, application logic, APIs, databases, testing, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using Java.
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Implement business logic based on application requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable Java code.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and software design practices.
• Work with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Write SQL queries and implement database operations.
• Use Hibernate, JPA, or similar technologies for database integration.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and application security features.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Debug application errors and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Write unit and integration tests using appropriate testing frameworks.
• Optimize application performance and improve code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Work with Maven or Gradle for dependency management and application builds.
• Assist with deployment, monitoring, and production troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation for APIs, application features, and technical implementations.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to support application integration.
• Stay updated with modern Java technologies and software engineering practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Java development or relevant academic/personal projects.
• Strong understanding of Core Java and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with Java collections, exception handling, and fundamental programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Spring Boot or Spring Framework.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Hibernate or JPA (a plus).
• Understanding of application architecture and software development principles.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub.
• Basic knowledge of Maven or Gradle.
• Understanding of unit testing and debugging.
• Knowledge of Docker, microservices, or cloud platforms (an advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Practical Experience Gained

• Core Java
• Java 17+
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• REST APIs
• Hibernate
• JPA
• SQL
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Maven
• Gradle
• JUnit
• Git/GitHub
• Docker
• Cloud deployment
• AI-assisted development tools