Java Full stack engineer- Junior

algoleap
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Java Full Stack Engineer - Junior

PeopleSoft Job Code/ Title: Full Stack Engineer - Junior

Global Level: GL-05 or GL-06

Job Family/Function: Digital & Technology / Software Engineering

Overview of Position:

We are hiring a Junior Full-Stack Engineer with 2-3 years of hands-on experience to build, test, and maintain scalable web applications on a modern Java and React stack. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional team members to develop responsive user interfaces, robust backend RESTful microservices, and efficient database solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses strong core foundational skills across frontend and backend technologies, a keen eye for code quality, and an eager learning mindset to grow within a collaborative Agile environment.

Must-Have Technologies: React, Java 17+, Python, Microservices, AWS/Azure, RDBMS, NoSQL

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java (Spring Boot) on the backend and React on the frontend.
  • Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces from UI/UX designs and wireframes.
  • Implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and database queries across relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL platforms.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering best practices.
  • Participate actively in peer code reviews, sprint planning, and daily Agile standups.
  • Write effective unit and integration tests using frameworks such as Jest, JUnit, and Mockito to ensure robust code quality.
  • Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application bug reports and performance issues.
  • Work with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes to release application updates in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, product owners, and QA teams to clarify requirements and deliver sprint goals on time.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Technical

  • 2-3 years of hands-on software development experience with core focus on modern Java full-stack development.
  • Working proficiency with Java frameworks, specifically Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA.
  • Hands-on experience building web application interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and Node.js/npm ecosystem.
  • Solid understanding of responsive design concepts, CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap), and REST API integration in React.
  • Proficiency with Python for scripting, basic backend automation, or data handling tasks.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture principles and basic familiarity with messaging tools (e.g., Kafka or RabbitMQ).
  • Hands-on experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, working with relational databases (PostgreSQL/SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
  • Basic experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
  • Familiarity with web application security fundamentals (e.g., CORS, JWT, OAuth 2.0 concepts).
  • Experience with automated testing tools (JUnit, Jest, React Testing Library) and commitment to writing testable code.
  • Familiarity with Git version control, branch management, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
  • Familiarity with Agile development workflows using Jira or similar tools.

Soft Skills & Professional Qualities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical details clearly.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.
  • Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Good time-management skills and attention to detail when working on sprint deliverables.
  • Receptive to feedback, coaching, and peer code reviews to continuously improve technical mastery.

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