Junior Java Developer
Kognivera — Bengaluru, Karnataka
₹7–15 LPA (HireSetu estimate) · Entry level · Freshers eligible · Full-time
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Quick answer: An entry-level backend role in Bengaluru that will consider freshers with real Java projects. The skills list is wide, but Core Java, data structures and SQL carry the weight; the framework extras are a wishlist for this level.
From Kognivera's job posting
Full-Time
Job Title: Junior Java Developer
Experience: Entry level
Location: Bangalore (or as applicable)
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Java Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in Core Java, object-oriented programming concepts, and a passion for building scalable applications. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on real-world projects and grow as a software engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
Write clean, efficient, and reusable code.
Assist in designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
Work with databases to design and execute SQL queries.
Collaborate with team members to understand business requirements and technical solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
Learn and adopt new technologies as required by the project.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of Core Java and OOP concepts.
Understanding of Collections, Exception Handling, Multithreading, and Java 8 features.
Basic knowledge of Spring Boot and REST APIs.
Knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with Git/version control systems.
Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Good to Have
Knowledge of Hibernate/JPA.
Exposure to Microservices architecture.
Understanding of Maven or Gradle.
Experience with JUnit or other testing frameworks.
Knowledge of Docker and cloud platforms is a plus.
Internship or academic project experience in Java development.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Candidate Profile
experience in Java development.
Freshers with strong Java projects or internship experience can also be considered.
Eagerness to learn and build a career in software development.
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HireSetu's note
Core Java carries the weight
The filter is Core Java and it is a genuine filter: OOP, collections, exception handling, multithreading, Java 8 features, plus data structures and algorithms. Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL and Git appear as working knowledge, meaning you should have built something with them. Hibernate, microservices, Maven or Gradle, JUnit, Docker and cloud are listed as extras for an entry-level hire. Missing all of those won't sink an application. A shaky grip on Core Java will, because that is the code you'd be writing daily.
They've said freshers with strong Java projects or internship experience are considered, so a degree alone isn't the bar.
One project, finished and explainable
A single completed project does more here than six half-built ones. A Spring Boot service with a few REST endpoints, MySQL or PostgreSQL behind it, exception handling that actually works and a couple of JUnit tests, pushed to GitHub with a readable README, covers most of the required list in one go.
Know the choices inside it. When you'd reach for a HashMap over a List, what happens when two threads touch the same counter, how you tracked down a bug you couldn't reproduce at first. These are the questions that separate someone who followed a tutorial from someone who understood it. Java 8 streams, lambdas and Optional are worth a focused revision pass, since they appear everywhere in real codebases.
The first year on a backend team
Expect to read and fix code well before you write much of your own: small tickets, a broken endpoint, a SQL query returning the wrong rows, comments coming back in code review. That is how a junior gets up to speed on a codebase someone else designed. The listing does name code reviews and debugging as part of the job, not side tasks.
After a year or two of Spring Boot and SQL work, the usual move is more backend responsibility, then services split apart and containerised. Microservices and Docker sit in the extras column, which is a fair hint at where the stack is heading. Ask how the services are packaged and deployed if that's the direction you want.
Drafted with AI from Kognivera's job posting and checked by Prashanth Jakkula before publishing. See our Editorial Policy.
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