Jr. Java Developer in Burgess Hill

Job Title

Jr Developer

Job Summary

This hybrid role is for a junior developer with experience in Java Springboot, Java and Core Java focusing on building secure, scalable and maintainable enterprise applications for a global organization while collaborating with cross‑functional teams during regular day shift work with no travel requirement and contributing to business value delivery.

Experience

4 - 8 years

Required Skills

• Java Springboot
• Java
• Core Java

Nice to have skills

Domain Skills (not specified).

Technology

Custom Service

Shift

Day

Responsibilities

• Develop robust server side components using Java Springboot and Core Java to support scalable business applications that handle high volume transactions reliably and efficiently.
• Implement clean, reusable and well‑structured code that aligns with internal coding guidelines while continuously improving readability, maintainability and testability of the codebase.
• Design and integrate RESTful services using Java Springboot to enable seamless communication between microservices and client applications in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts and testers to refine user stories, clarify requirements and translate functional needs into precise technical implementations.
• Perform detailed debugging and root cause analysis for defects in development and test environments, then apply targeted fixes that prevent recurrence and improve overall application stability.
• Create and maintain unit tests and integration tests for Java components to ensure high code coverage and early detection of defects before deployment to production environments.
• Participate in code reviews by providing constructive feedback to peers and applying review comments received to enhance code quality and shared engineering standards.
• Optimize application performance by analyzing logs, reviewing database interactions and tuning Java Springboot configurations to reduce response times and resource usage.
• Contribute to secure development practices by applying authentication, authorization and input validation patterns within Java Springboot services to protect sensitive enterprise data.
• Support deployment activities by preparing build artifacts, collaborating with DevOps teams and validating successful releases in lower environments before promotion.
• Document technical designs, API contracts and configuration details in a clear, concise and accessible manner to support future maintenance and onboarding of new team members.
• Engage in agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning and retrospectives to report progress, identify risks and align work with sprint goals and delivery timelines.
• Assist in incident analysis for applications owned by the team during day shift hours by reviewing logs, reproducing issues and proposing reliable remediation steps.

Qualifications

• Showcase proven hands‑on experience of at least four years working with Java Springboot and Core Java in enterprise application development projects delivering production‑ready solutions.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts, collections, exception handling and multithreading in Core Java with practical application in real projects.
• Apply knowledge of relational databases and SQL when interacting with persistence layers from Java Springboot services, including query optimization and transaction handling.
• Utilize familiarity with build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle to configure project structures, manage libraries and streamline build pipelines.
• Exhibit practical exposure to agile software development practices, including iterative delivery, continuous improvement and close collaboration with cross‑functional team members.
• Display effective communication and documentation skills that enable clear explanation of technical decisions, constructive participation in discussions and smooth collaboration in a hybrid work setting.
• Adapt quickly to evolving business requirements, tools and frameworks by engaging in continuous learning and applying new Java ecosystem features that strengthen solution quality.

Job Location

Primary Location: GBWXBURC01 (BPGBR Burgess Hill - WX GBR CLT/RMT). Alternate Location: NA. Alternate Location 1: NA.

Job Type

Jr Developer [70OA59]

Demand Requires Travel?

No

Certifications Required

Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer or equivalent Java developer certification is preferred.