Junior Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities  Design and development  -Assist in designing, coding, and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices  -Write clean, well-structured code following team standard and industry best practices.  -Collaboration and Communication  -Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, business analysts, front-end developers and QA) to implement features and resole bugs.  -Communicate technical challenges or constraints to ensure alignment with project goals. Testing and Debugging -Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and gain feedback  -Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software reliability  -Troubleshoot and fix defect reported by QA or end-users in a timely manner. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing -Create and update technical documentation for new and existing features.  -Contribute to user guides or other resources to assist internal teams and customers. Deployment and Maintenace -Assist in deploying applications across different environments, following established procedures.  -Provide post-deployment support, monitoring system performance and addressing any arising issues. Database and API integration -Work with relational database ( e.g MySQL , MariaDB) for data storage and retrieval.  -Integrate and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring and efficient communication between services. Learning and Growth -Learn and apply Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and stay updated on trends in the Java ecosystem.  -Explore performance optimization, security best practices, and DevOps tools to broaden your technical skill set.   [Apply now at https : / / my.hiredly.com / jobs / jobs-malaysia-atoz-software-tech-sdn-bhd-job-junior-software-engineer]

Qualifications  -Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).  -Experience : 1+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.  -Technical Skills :   -Java 8+ : Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).  -Frameworks : Practical knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or Hibernate.  -Microservices : Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservice architectures.  -Database : Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB), including writing optimized SQL queries and Stored Procedures.  -Build and Version Control : Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and version control systems like Git.  -Basic Front-End Concepts : Understanding of common web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.  -Design and Documentation  -Ability to read and create UML diagrams (Class, Sequence, etc.) and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD).  -Capable of producing clear, detailed technical documentation for new and existing applications.  -Soft Skills :   -Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.  -Strong problem-solving mindset.  -Good communication and teamwork abilities.  -Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills  -Strong algorithm and data structure knowledge for efficient coding solutions.  -Proactive in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing fixes swiftly.  -Ability to analyze system performance and propose optimizations.