Java Developer

Who is Java Developer?

A Java Developer is a specialized programmer who work on business applications, software, and websites along with software engineers and web developers. Java developer can work in following two domains:

1. Software/Backend development: As a software developer or backend developer, the Java developer has to perform requirement gathering, designing, database connectivity etc.
2. Mobile App development: A Java developer working in mobile app development domain operate on technologies such as Android development with Kotlin/Java.

Technical Skills required For Java Developer

• Hands-on practice in Core Java Programming
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, exception handling, and memory management
• Must know concepts of multi-threading and dependency injection
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, and Servlet
• Good knowledge of relational and/or non-relational databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Ability to work with ORM frameworks and technologies for example, JPA2 and Hibernate
• Work experience in any Java IDE tool such as Eclipse, Intellij IDE
• Experience in one of the framework - Spring, Struts, JSF
• Knowledge of build tools such as Maven, Gradle, etc.
• Version control (Git repository)
• Awareness of CI/CD and DevOps and tools like Jenkins, GitHub pipelines, etc.

Other Preferred Skills

• Experience in developing SaaS, PaaS, and cloud-based web applications
• Knowledge of design principles and fundamentals of the software development lifecycle
• Familiar with Java libraries and integration of front-end with back-end
• Experience of the quality standards and best code practices
• Basic knowledge of domains and business processes
• Familiar with agile and DevOps methodologies
• Logical thinking, good analytical skills, and a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to multitask and manage projects with priorities
• Result-oriented, growth, and constant learning mindset
• Good team player and guide team members whenever required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be updated with latest technologies and trends
• Analyze and create implementation strategies and improvement plans
• Contribute to the organizational processes to increase productivity
• Strong debugging skills and experience in test-driven development
• Good knowledge of testing and continuous deployment environment
• Passionate about delivering quality code within the timeline
• Hands-on experience in cloud application development and deployment
• Collaborate with the team and share improvement ideas, policies, and opportunities to increase the overall experience
• Experience in Agile development and tools like SCRUM, KANBAN, etc.

The above list contains several soft skills that are not tied to a specific job role. A job description of a Java developer requires specific tools and frameworks as a part of the requirement.

Salary of a Java Developer

Working as a Java developer is one of the highest-paying and rewarding job worldwide. In India, the average base salary of a Java developer is mentioned below.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Java Developer

The roles and responsibilities of a Java developer/engineer will vary greatly depending on the company and specific position. Here are some typical responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Java applications that are often high-volume and low-latency, required for mission-critical systems
• Delivering high availability and performance
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Writing well-designed, efficient, and testable code
• Conducting software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging
• Managing Java and Java EE application development
• Ensuring designs comply with specifications
• Preparing and producing releases of software components
• Transforming requirements into stipulations
• Support continuous improvement
• Investigating alternatives and technologies
• Presenting for architectural review