Java Full stack Developer and Testing Engineer

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Fullstack Developer with a strong background in automation testing to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance applications from front to back, while also ensuring the quality and reliability of our software through comprehensive automated testing strategies. This role requires a blend of development expertise, a passion for quality, and the ability to work across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Fullstack Development

• Design, develop, and implement complex enterprise-level applications using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate) for backend services.
• Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and promote best practices within the team.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Automation Testing

• Lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks and strategies for both frontend and backend components.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts (unit, integration, API, UI, performance, security) using relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, JMeter).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing testing processes and tools.
• Mentor junior team members on automation testing best practices.

General

• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them to enhance our products and processes.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos).

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and related technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated testing solutions (unit, integration, end-to-end, performance).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, REST Assured.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ORM technologies (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java fullstack development.
• 1+ years of experience specifically focused on automation testing.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and agile environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Digital Software Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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