Junior Java Backend Engineer

As a Junior Java EE and Spring Boot Engineer at Zeraki, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining back-end services for our platform. You will collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable solutions that drive our mission of improving education across Africa. Your role will focus on improving code quality and optimizing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design and implement scalable back-end services and APIs using Java EE and Spring Boot.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices and standards.
• System Integration: Integrate third-party services and APIs into the platform and ensure smooth data flows.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of back-end services, including database queries and application logic.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver integrated and cohesive solutions.
• Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews, ensuring code quality and providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers.
• Testing: Write unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure the reliability and robustness of the back-end systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and Java/Spring Boot technologies, applying them to improve the existing infrastructure.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in back-end development with Java EE and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and experience with ORM tools like Hibernate.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous processing (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly AWS or Azure, is a plus.

What we offer

● A crucial role in shaping the future of EdTech in Africa.
● Competitive salary and benefits.
● Opportunities for career growth and development.
● A dynamic, fast-paced work environment filled with passionate professionals.

Growth Path:

Junior Java EE and Spring Boot Engineers at Zeraki can explore several growth opportunities based on their interests:

1. Mid-Level Backend Engineer: Take on more responsibilities in feature development and optimization.
2. Technical Lead: Oversee back-end development projects and mentor a team of engineers.
3. Full-Stack Developer: Transition to full-stack development by gaining front-end expertise.

About the Company

Zeraki is a leading Series A EdTech startup revolutionizing education across Africa. We leverage cutting-edge technology to provide scalable and innovative learning solutions to educational institutions. As we continue to grow and impact more lives, we are seeking a skilled Java EE and Spring Boot Engineer to develop and optimize our back-end systems, ensuring the performance and scalability of our applications.

Our culture

At Zeraki, our strength is rooted in our vibrant culture, driven by a shared commitment for integrity, learning, and excellence. Our environment demands the highest standards and focuses on delivering results. We hire and develop the best, manage through trust, value empathy, and practice having a backbone in all our dealings. We are a team that thrives on freedom, responsibility, and the pursuit of excellence. Joining us means being part of a community dedicated to growth, innovation, and transformation.