Java Developer Job Description

Java Developer designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing. Being a Java Developer resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Java Developer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Java Developer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

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Java Developer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Java Developer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes programs to ensure that they efficiently use computer and storage resources;
  • Perform java development on multiple tiers in both Windows and Linux/Unix environments;
  • Provide software development services on all tiers (UI, Java, Oracle);
  • Work on new development and re-engineering efforts, including making system design decisions;
  • Scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development;
  • Update of assigned tasks in ALM;
  • Maintain applications;
  • Work as part of a software development team;
  • Develop application code for java programs;
  • Work with other software architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and other team members to design and build required systems;
  • Leads technical tasks for large teams or projects;
  • Ability to estimate, design and drive projects end to end by meeting deadlines;
  • Researches technical solutions for changing business needs;
  • Ensures software standards are met;
  • Develop test harnesses to support software testing.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field;
  • Back end apps and scripting: Java, MS SQL;
  • Experience in Jira to support configuration management in an Agile environment;
  • JUnit (testing);
  • Experience of working using Agile/Scrum practices;
  • Strong hands on experience on database in using RDBMS/SQL Familiarity and exposure to DB2 is a plus;
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, familiarity with agile development methodologies;
  • Internet facing J2EE web application design, development and testing;
  • 7+ years of experience working in a similar position is preferred;
  • Experience with Spring, Web Services, XML, REST, JSON;
  • Proven knowledge of server side web technologies, preferably Java Spring;
  • Proven working experience in Java development, preferably a J2EE solution;
  • Spring Must Have 5-7 years (2);
  • Java / J2EE Must Have 5-7 years (1);
  • Proven ability to work with and build and maintain strong relationships with technical teams.