Junior Software Engineer – Backend, Java/Spring Boot

Docket

Junior Software Engineer developing backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. Join Docket to help transform document management through innovative technology.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HibernatePostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively participate in defining architecture and code design for backend solutions.
Develop and maintain backend applications with clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
Ensure the quality and security of the developed code.
Provide technical support to other developers on the team.
Properly use the Spring Boot framework and its modules (e.g., Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Web).
Efficiently develop RESTful APIs, with a solid command of HTTP verbs and response codes.
Work with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, applying SQL and ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate, JDBC Template).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to develop backend applications ensuring quality, with clean, secure, reusable, and maintainable code.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a developer.
Knowledge of relational databases, SQL technologies, and ORM (JPA2, Hibernate, JDBC Template) — PostgreSQL.
Proper use of Spring Boot and its modules (e.g., Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Web).
Correct development of REST APIs using Spring Boot (full command of HTTP verbs and HTTP status codes).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal and food allowance via Flash for when hunger strikes.
Health and dental insurance to take care of you.
Life insurance for peace of mind.
Petlove benefit — at Docket we understand your furry family members matter too.
Conexa Saúde: psychological support at your fingertips.
Wellhub and TotalPass to keep your body moving.
Galena — learning and development opportunities.
Partnership with Sesc for leisure and cultural activities.
Childcare assistance for parents with children up to 5 years old.
Baby Cash benefit when your family grows.
Day off during your birthday month to celebrate as you deserve.
Working hours: 44 hours per week

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentclean codesecure codereusable codemaintainable codeRESTful APIsSQLPostgreSQLSpring BootORM

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software Engineering