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This Java developer job description targets developers who build enterprise applications and microservices with Core Java and Spring Boot. It suits banks, insurance, IT services and product companies running Java back-ends.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – JAVA DEVELOPER

Job Title:: Java Developer
Department:: Engineering
Reports To:: Technical Lead
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 2–6 years in Java development
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Java Developer will build and maintain Java-based services for [Application / Client] at [Company Name] using Spring Boot, ensuring code is robust, performant and well tested.

Key Responsibilities

Develop microservices using Java [Version] and Spring Boot
Implement data access using Hibernate / JPA
Build and consume REST APIs
Write JUnit and Mockito tests
Optimise SQL queries and JVM performance
Fix defects and support production releases
Use Maven / Gradle and Git for builds and versioning
Participate in code reviews and design discussions
Integrate with messaging systems such as Kafka or JMS

Required Skills

Core Java, OOP, collections and multithreading
Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
Hibernate / JPA and SQL
JUnit, Mockito
Maven / Gradle, Git

Qualifications & Experience

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA
2–6 years of Java development

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Kafka and microservices patterns
BFSI domain
Oracle Java certification

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Story points delivered	[Number] per sprint	Per sprint
Unit test coverage	[Percentage]%	Monthly
Defect leakage to UAT	Below [Percentage]%	Per release

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Certification reimbursement

How to Apply

Send your CV highlighting Java version, Spring modules and the projects you worked on. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Java Developer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

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[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Engineering
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the java developer role exists and where it sits in Engineering
9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with develop microservices using Java [Version] and Spring Boot
Required skills such as core java, oop, collections and multithreading and spring boot, spring mvc, spring security, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (2–6 years in Java development) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. story points delivered, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Building Spring Boot microservices
Maintaining enterprise Java applications in BFSI
Staffing a Java project for a services client
Migrating legacy J2EE apps to modern Java

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Technical Lead) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the java developer will spend most time on
3State the Java version, Spring modules and application servers in use
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Mention the Java version; candidates on Java 17+ vs Java 8 have different experience
Test multithreading and collections knowledge, which commonly separates strong Java developers
Note if domain knowledge (banking, insurance) is mandatory or preferred

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Frequently asked questions

What are the skills required for a Java developer?+

Core Java, OOP, collections, multithreading, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs, SQL, Maven/Gradle and unit testing with JUnit.

What does a Java developer do?+

A Java developer designs, codes and maintains Java-based applications and services, writes tests and fixes defects.

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Most modern Java back-end roles in India expect Spring Boot, though some legacy roles use Struts or J2EE.

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