Java Software Engineer

Experience: 3+ Years

Location: Bhopal – IT Park

Work Mode: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Core Java and practical experience in developing backend applications, REST APIs, database-driven applications, and scalable software solutions.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, debugging, and optimizing Java-based applications while working closely with developers, QA, product teams, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, maintain, and enhance Java-based applications and backend services.

* Write clean, scalable, reusable, and maintainable code using Core Java.

* Apply strong understanding of OOP concepts, Collections, Exception Handling, Multithreading, and Java 8+ features

* Develop and integrate RESTful APIs.

* Work with **Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate.

* Design and work with relational databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL.

* Write optimized SQL queries and handle database integration.

* Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.

* Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.

* Work with Git/GitHub for version control.

* Write unit and integration tests and ensure application quality.

* Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders.

* Understand business requirements and convert them into technical solutions.

* Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.

* Contribute to existing projects as well as new feature development.

Required Skills

* 3+ years of professional experience in Java development.

* Strong hands-on knowledge of Core Java.

* Strong understanding of:

 * OOPs

 * Collections

 * Exception Handling

 * Multithreading

 * Java 8+ features

 * Streams and Lambda Expressions

 * Design Patterns

* Good experience with Spring Boot.

* Experience in developing REST APIs.

* Good knowledge of Spring Data JPA / Hibernate.

* Strong SQL knowledge with MySQL/PostgreSQL or similar databases.

* Experience with Git/GitHub.

* Good debugging and problem-solving skills.

* Understanding of software development lifecycle and coding best practices.

* Good communication and teamwork skills.

Good to Have

* Experience with Microservices architecture.

* Knowledge of Spring Security / JWT / OAuth2.

* Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ or Redis.

* Knowledge of Docker.

* Exposure to AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms.

* Experience with JUnit / Mockito.

* Knowledge of Maven or Gradle.

* Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

* Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI.

* Basic understanding of Linux and deployment processes.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / BCA / MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Why Join HackerKernel

* Work on live and international projects.

* Opportunity to work with modern technologies and development practices.

* Collaborative and learning-focused work environment.

* Hybrid / remote work opportunities based on project requirements.

* Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing technology company.