Demonstrates foundational skills in Java and Spring Boot, with the ability to develop REST APIs and SQL queries. Capable of writing automated tests and maintaining technical documentation while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Java ProgrammingSpring Boot FrameworkREST API DevelopmentSQL QueryingVersion Control with Git

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularHibernateJavaJavaScriptNext.jsSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain Evolve services
Build assigned features and bug fixes in Java and Spring Boot to agreed designs, coding standards, and acceptance criteria
Develop and update REST APIs and SQL queries
Learn platform data structures and check validation, error handling, and data consistency with guidance
Agree API contracts with frontend engineers and keep OpenAPI documentation accurate
Write and maintain unit and integration tests covering normal, boundary, and failure cases
Work with QA to reproduce defects and verify fixes
Submit small, reviewable changes through Git branches and pull requests
Explain implementation approaches, apply feedback, and keep technical documentation up to date
Investigate issues using approved tools, logs, and test environments
Record evidence and escalate unfamiliar, high-risk, or production-impacting problems promptly
Clarify requirements with engineers, Product, and QA before implementation
Estimate tasks with support, share progress, and raise blockers or risks early
Follow secure coding and data-handling practices
Protect credentials and customer information and use approved test data and access permissions
Support release preparation and deployment checks under guidance
Learn how changes affect Evolve users and insurance processes
Work with experienced engineers toward greater independence and potential full-stack work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level role; internship, academic, or personal project experience is suitable
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical training supported by relevant projects
Foundational Java skills and familiarity with Spring Boot through coursework, an internship, or a working project
Understanding of object-oriented programming, basic data structures, algorithms, and debugging techniques
Basic knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP and JSON, relational databases and SQL, and version control with Git
Ability to write basic automated tests, explain code, and use documentation to solve problems
Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach
Acts on feedback, follows through on assigned work, and asks for help early when blocked
Exposure to Hibernate or JPA, or other Spring components is nice to have
Basic frontend exposure with TypeScript, Angular, or Next.js is nice to have
Familiarity with Postman, OpenAPI documentation, or CI/CD workflows, and an interest in insurance systems are nice to have

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootREST APIsSQLObject-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsAutomated TestingDebugging TechniquesBasic Frontend Exposure

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborative ApproachFeedback ResponsivenessProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PostmanOpenAPI DocumentationCI/CD WorkflowsGitHibernateJPA

Industry Keywords

Insurance SystemsData Handling PracticesSecure CodingTechnical Documentation