Junior Java EE and Spring Boot Engineer

About the Role

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 scalablesolutions that drive our mission of improving education across Africa. Your role will focus onimproving code quality and optimizing performance.

About the Company

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

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 experiencewith 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-drivendevelopment (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 opportunitiesbased 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.

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.