Junior Java Developer

Job Description

What we do

The Insurance Business Unit provides consulting and implementation services that focus on end-to-end as well as modular core operational solutions and digital transformation for international insurance companies. Our main service portfolio covers system architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and ongoing support for SAP/SAP Fioneer's insurance applications, including SAP Policy Management, SAP Product and Quotation Management, msg Product Manager, SAP Claims Management, SAP Incentives and Commission Management, SAP Commission, and SAP Collections and Disbursements In addition, we also provide consulting, implementation, and integration services for msg.life Factory (leading policy administration system for life insurance in Europe) for international insurance customers. On top our team is also advanced in the newest SAP Technology in Business Technology Platform area, so we provide development services for BTP.

What will you do

Core Java & Backend Development

- Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 8 or above) including collections, concurrency, streams, and memory management.
- Working knowledge of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) for building enterprise-grade applications.
- Experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and design patterns in large-scale systems.

Build & DevOps Tools

- Working knowledge of Git, including branching strategies (Git Flow), merge conflict resolution, and pull request reviews.
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins for configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines, including automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Familiarity with Maven or Gradle for build lifecycle and dependency management.
- Basic knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is an advantage.

Testing & Quality

- Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber for unit and integration testing.
- Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approaches.
- Familiarity with code quality tools like SonarQube for static analysis and technical debt management.

Database & Persistence/ Integration

- Experience in SQL and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL) with ORM tools like Hibernate or JPA.
- Exposure to SOAP/REST web services, XML/XSD,

Soft Skills

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with global teams.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

What we are looking for

- Develop, and implement high-quality Java applications in alignment with business goals and technical specifications.
- Assist in backend development for web and enterprise applications by writing modular and reusable Java code.
- Maintain clean, well-commented, and testable code according to internal coding guidelines
- Build and maintain integrations with internal and external systems, leveraging APIs, queues, and batch processes.
- Ensure code quality through test-driven development (TDD), automated testing, and continuous integration (CI) practices.
- Manage Git-based version control workflows, including branching strategies, code merges, and release tagging.
- Experience working with IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a team.
- Notify the manager proactively if additional guidance or clarification is required for any assigned task or feature.

What do we offer

- A challenging and multi-cultural working environment in experienced teams with open access to a mentor for ongoing interaction and support

- Boost the development of your career in both technical and functional directions by comprehensive advanced education and certificates

- An attractive and competitive salary package, employee benefits and flexible working hours

- International exposure, internal and external training, and certifications to help you to further develop your talents

- Access to innovative and emerging technologies

- A team in which the core values are collaboration, thought leadership and entrepreneurship