Junior Java Backend Developer, Galway, Ireland
Junior Java Backend Developer at Comtrade 360 in Galway, developing and maintaining Java components and frameworks through the full SDLC using agile techniques. Works with product managers, architects, and stakeholders on a self-solve portal; core skills are Java/OOP and REST APIs, with Spring Cloud, Kafka, SQL Server, Jenkins, and JUnit as nice-to-haves.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Min 1 year experience with Java and object-oriented programming
- Understanding of REST APIs and web services
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
- Fulfils legal requirements to work in Ireland
Nice to have
- Experience with microservices and distributed systems (Spring Cloud, Maven, Jenkins, Kafka)
- Good knowledge of relational databases and efficient SQL querying (SQL Server)
- Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins)
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, FitNesse)
- Ability to drive best practices and support junior team members
Full description
Passion for programming, interested in agile methodologies and willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. Due to requirements of this particular project, only applicants fulfilling legal requirements to work in Ireland can be considered for the position.
Comtrade 360 , a member of theComtrade Group, helps businesses stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. For more than 30 years, we have accelerated innovation and growth by providing solutions to key technology partners.
Our clients, leading enterprise infrastructure and system software vendors across the globe, know what we’re about: delivering a comprehensive range of top-notch software development services and solutions for your IT challenge.
Due to the extended need for our business, we are expanding our teams and looking for some extra power on the position of Java Backend Developer to develop high-quality software using agile techniques. Ultimately, you’ll implement and maintain Java components and frameworks throughout the software development life cycle. If you have a passion for programming in Java and are interested in agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality software using agile techniques.
- Drive technology and software development best practices into the team.
- Work with the broader self-solve portal release train, release train engineer, product manager, architects, and the product owner to understand, estimate, and refine the product backlog.
- Participate in regular demonstrations of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders.
Position requirements
- Must-have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- min 1yearexperience with Java and object-oriented programming.
- Understanding of REST APIs and web services.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
- Nice-to-have:
- Experience with microservices and distributed systems (Spring Cloud, Maven, Jenkins, Kafka).
- Good knowledge of relational databases and efficient SQL querying (SQL Server).
- Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins).
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, FitNesse).
- Ability to drive best practices and support junior team members.
What we offer
- Professional environment in a technologically advanced organization.
- Opportunities for further professional training and certification.