Junior Full Stack Developer

Job Summary
We are looking for a Junior Fullstack Developer (2-3 years of experience) who is passionate about software development and eager to grow in a microservices-based architecture. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, MySQL, GraphQL, Redis Cache, and AWS services like ECS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch.

As a Junior Developer, you will work alongside experienced engineers, learn best practices, contribute to development tasks, and gain hands-on exposure to building scalable, high-performance applications. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to kick-start their career in a challenging and fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Work with MySQL to develop, optimize, and maintain database queries.
• Learn and implement GraphQL APIs for efficient data retrieval.
• Use Redis Cache to enhance system performance and scalability.
• Work with AWS cloud services (ECS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch) to deploy and manage applications.
• Participate in code reviews, actively learning from feedback and improving coding skills.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues, ensuring smooth performance.
• Collaborate with senior developers and other team members to implement new features and enhancements.
• Follow agile development methodologies and work within a scrum team.
• Stay updated with latest technologies and frameworks, applying best practices in development.

Skills

• 2-3 years of experience in Java development.
• Knowledge of Javascript and Angular
• Strong foundation in Core Java
• Basic knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.
• Familiarity with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic knowledge of GraphQL.
• Awareness of caching mechanisms (Redis is a plus).
• Familiarity with AWS cloud concepts and services like ECS, S3, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch (not mandatory but preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or prior work experience in Java development is a plus.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Great learning environment with mentorship from senior engineers and technical leads.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience with microservices and cloud technologies.
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team that encourages innovation.
• Flexible work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• What is your expected annual salary (in CAD)

Experience:

• Java: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote