We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Entry-Level Java Spring Boot Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or self-taught developer looking to break into enterprise-grade software development with strong mentorship and hands-on project experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Software Development: Write clean, readable, and efficient Java code using core Java and Spring Boot best practices.
- API Integration: Design, develop, and document secure RESTful web services and microservices.
- Database Management: Collaborate with databases using SQL and ORM tools like Hibernate/JPA for data persistence and query optimization.
- Testing & Debugging: Write unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito; troubleshoot and resolve application bugs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Version Control: Maintain code integrity and collaborate efficiently using Git and GitHub/GitLab workflows.

Required Qualifications & Skills





- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/coding bootcamp completion).
- Core Java: Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), collections, exception handling, and Java 8+ features (Streams, Lambda expressions).
- Spring Ecosystem: Foundational knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA.
- Web Technologies: Familiarity with building REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON data formats.
- Databases: Basic proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing SQL queries.
- Tools: Experience with development tools like IntelliJ IDEA, Maven/Gradle, and Git.

Pay: ₹240,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kochi, Kerala (Kochi): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- The candidate should be from Kochi, Kerala

Experience:

- hands on coding: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

- English (Preferred)

Location:

- Kochi, Kerala (Kochi) (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Java Developer (India)
🏢 SmartFox Technologies
📍 India