Junior Java Developer

Galent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced software engineer to develop microservices and APIs using Spring Boot. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 2 years in Information Technology, demonstrating strong SQL skills and a collaborative spirit. You'll create design artifacts, debug processes, and support production environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Information Technology.
• Strong knowledge of database procedures with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design artifacts including program specifications and test plans.
• Develop and maintain microservices and APIs using Spring Boot.
• Debug batch and online processes to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

SQL

Hands-on experience with Core Java

Spring Framework

Hibernate

ReactJS

Debugging techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Spring Boot

Job description

• Create detailed design artifacts including program specifications and test plans
• Independently develop and review code, contributing to deployment and go-live strategies
• Collaborate with industry-leading talent to deliver innovative, high-quality, and defect-free solutions
• Engage in a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and knowledge sharing
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable system designs
• Develop and maintain microservices and APIs using Spring Boot from the ground up
• Debug batch and online processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Support production environments and contribute to performance engineering effortsParticipate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including maintenance and enhancement activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution – we will consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in place of each year of education
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in Information Technology
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database procedures on Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with Core Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and ReactJS
• Hands‑on experience with developing Spring Boot microservices and APIs from scratch
• Experience with the software development lifecycle
• Experience translating functional and non-functional requirements into system designs
• Ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions and drive design decisions
• Experience with production support and performance optimization
• Proficiency in batch and online debugging techniques
• Strong client‑facing and team collaboration skills