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A Java developer is a programming and coding professional who uses Java to design, develop, and manage Java-based applications. Java is a high-level programming language used for back-end coding of web and software development projects such as Android development and big data.

Java is also used for other types of projects, such as desktop and mobile computing, games, and numerical computing. Java is platform-independent, meaning it can run on any platform that supports Java runtime environments such as Windows, Linux, Mac, and Solaris. Java also provides various libraries, such as SWT, java.lang, java.net, and java.io.

This section will cover a sample job description, exploring the daily responsibilities and necessary qualifications for a Java developer. 

The Job Overview

Our client is hiring a Java developer to join their team. You will be responsible for architecting, designing, and developing solutions using Java, Spring, Hibernate, and other open-source technologies. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a Java programmer and developer is expected to take on in their position:  

  • Planning, designing, debugging, and coding software solutions for Java application development
  • Develop Java-based software using industry best practices
  • Writing and implementing efficient and reusable code in Java
  • Test the software to ensure it meets requirements and performs well
  • Provide technical support to software users
  • Troubleshoot problems with the software
  • Collaborate with software engineers to ensure that code is of the highest quality
  • Work with product managers and designers to ensure the software is designed well and meets user needs
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing Java code
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications that are expected of a Java developer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Java development
  • In-depth knowledge of website design and programming
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Java and Java EE
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of hardware and operating systems (Unix-based systems a plus)
  • Understanding of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
  • Agile experience with application servers and web application servers
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  • Trophy Icon Java
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  • Trophy Icon Java
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  • Trophy Icon Java
  • C#
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  • Trophy Icon Java
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$60/hr
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  • Trophy Icon Java
  • Linux System Administration
  • Ruby on Rails
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Victor T.
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  • Trophy Icon Java
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  • Trophy Icon Java
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Mateusz J.
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5.0/5(1 job)
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  • Trophy Icon Java
  • API
  • Hibernate
  • Business Logic Layer
  • SQL
  • CI/CD
  • Spring Framework
  • Azure
  • Spring Boot
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Carlos Daniel A.
$32/hr
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Java Developer

4.8/5(2 jobs)
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  • Trophy Icon Java
  • Amazon S3
  • Cloud Computing
  • Linux System Administration
  • Virtualization
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Golang
  • Backend Rest API
  • Azure
  • Azure DevOps
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure

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