Software Developer Trainee

Overview

Apprentice/Intern assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications while gaining hands-on experience in software engineering practices. Working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, they contribute to project delivery, learn industry-standard tools and technologies, and develop problem-solving and technical skills. They collaborate with mentors and team members to understand requirements, follow established development standards, and support the delivery of high-quality software solutions. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• • Assist in analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions under guidance from senior engineers. 
  • Develop, test, debug, and maintain Java-based applications following established coding standards and best practices. 
  • Ensure software components are properly documented, unit tested, and ready for QA validation. 
  • Contribute to the design and development of REST APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot. 
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, and test cases. 
  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of application issues in development, testing, and production environments. 
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions. 
  • Continuously learn new technologies, frameworks, and development practices to improve technical proficiency. 
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and stakeholders. 
  • Participate in internal technical discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and training programs. 
  • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills Required

• • Must Have: 
  • Understanding of Core Java, OOP concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms. 
  • Knowledge of Java 8+ features, Collections Framework, Streams, and Lambda Expressions. 
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases. 
  • Understanding of software development fundamentals, coding best practices, and SDLC concepts. 
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. 
  • Good communication and teamwork skills. 
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies. 
  • Nice to Have: 
  • Exposure to Spring Boot, REST APIs, and backend application development. 
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. 
  • Basic exposure to AWS, Docker, and CI/CD concepts. 
  • Understanding of Microservices architecture concepts. 

  Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (BE/B.Tech - graduated in the current year or last year).