Java Consultant

Looking for a Java Developer Consultant with skills in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and basic database knowledge (IBM Db2 / Couchbase). The role involves building and maintaining backend applications, collaborating with senior developers, and learning modern development tools and practices.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

Core Skills:

• Solid understanding of Java (Java 8 or higher).
• Basic knowledge of Spring Boot framework.
• Familiar with RESTful API development.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Familiarity with Maven or Gradle for build automation.
• Basic understanding of JSON, XML, and data interchange formats.
• Experience with Spring modules like Spring Security, Spring Data, or Spring MVC.
• Familiarity with JUnit or Mockito for unit testing.
• Exposure to Docker and containerized development.
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of basic microservices concepts.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like:
• Angular
• React.js
• React Native

Database:

• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to IBM Db2 (querying, basic administration, integration).
• Basic familiarity with NoSQL databases, especially Couchbase.
• Understanding of Spring Data JPA or Spring Data Couchbase is a plus.

Tools & Version Control:

• Basic experience with Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiar with an IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse).

Soft Skills:

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and maintaining Java Spring Boot applications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to solve development tasks.
• Integrate with IBM Db2, Couchbase, and other data sources.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Stay updated with Java/Spring and backend development best practices.