Junior Software Engineer, Java

Emerald Zebra Talent Solutions

full-time

Posted on: 10/9/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇨🇾 Cyprus

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JavaKafkaLaravelLinuxMariaDBMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLPHPRabbitMQRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootUnix

About the role

Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend systems using object-oriented programming (Java, PHP).
Writing and consuming RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
Collaborating on microservices architecture and contributing to scalable software solutions.
Participating in code reviews and enforcing high standards for maintainability and performance.
Working closely with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments, including Product Managers, QA, and DevOps.
Applying TDD (Test-Driven Development) principles for building reliable and testable systems.
Staying up to date with emerging technologies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

1-2 years of experience in software development using one or more OOP languages.
Experience in Java is a must.
Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Strong knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with modern frameworks such as Laravel, Spring boot, Quarkus, or similar.
Understanding of relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL systems such as MongoDB.
Experience with message queues and streaming platforms like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and working with CLI tools and version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of testing frameworks, unit and integration testing practices.
Familiarity with tools like ELK Stack, Redis, or similar.
Strong problem-solving abilities and debugging skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses.
Flexible working hours and a supportive work-life balance culture.
Paid access to GPT-5 and premium AI tools (including coding assistant, video generation, custom GPTs, and tailored TFN assistant).
Remote-friendly working setup (fully remote, hybrid or on-site at their offices in Paphos, Cyprus).
Team events and company outings.
Access to professional development programs and continuous training.
Growing company with the potential to take over responsibility and grow personally.

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JavaPHPobject-oriented programmingRESTful APIsmicroservices architectureTDDOOP principlesdesign patternsrelational databasesNoSQL

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Degree in Computer Science