SDE-1 Backend Developer

About the job

Job Description : SDE-1 Backend Developer (Spring Ecosystem) Experience Level : 1–2 Years of Relevant Experience Role Overview : We are looking for a Backend Developer (SDE-1) with 1–2 years of experience to join our backend engineering team. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in Java, Object-Oriented Programming, and Data Structures, along with hands-on exposure to the Spring ecosystem. This role is well-suited for engineers who are eager to learn, write clean code, and grow while working on real-world backend systems. Key Responsibilities • Develop, test, and maintain backend services using Core Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot • Apply OOP principles to design clean, modular, and maintainable code • Implement business logic using appropriate Data Structures and Algorithms • Design, build, and consume RESTful APIs • Perform database operations using JPA / Hibernate • Write and optimise SQL queries for relational databases • Debug and troubleshoot application issues and fix defects • Analyse logs and exceptions to identify root causes • Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices • Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and technologies Programming & Technical Skills • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts • (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction) • Good knowledge of Data Structures • (Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Maps, Trees – basic algorithms) • Proficiency in Core Java • Hands-on experience with : • Spring Framework • Spring Boot • JPA / Hibernate • Good understanding of SQL and relational databases • Familiarity with RESTful web services • Basic knowledge of Maven or Gradle Debugging & Development Tools • Ability to debug and troubleshoot using IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse • Basic understanding of logging, exception handling, and error analysis

Requirements

• Core Java
• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• JPA
• Hibernate
• SQL

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience
• solid foundation in Java
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Data Structures

Preferred Technologies

• Core Java
• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• JPA
• Hibernate
• SQL