Java Developer (Education and eCommerce)

Company Background

Our client is a leading provider of secure commerce and credential solutions for the higher education sector. Its U.Commerce platform enables universities and colleges to manage payments, campus credentials, and real-time financial data efficiently and securely. The company is part of a Fortune 500 global payments organization and delivers enterprise-grade billing and payment solutions used by educational institutions worldwide.

Project Description

The project focuses on the development and enhancement of a secure, enterprise-level billing and payment platform for higher education institutions. The system supports tuition, fees, installment plans, and real-time ERP integrations, operating under strict security and compliance requirements. Development is carried out in an Agile environment with close collaboration across backend, frontend, and platform teams.

Technologies

• Java 17

• Spring Boot 3

• Spring Framework

• Spring Data

• Spring Security

• Hibernate

• JPA

• REST APIs

• Servlets

• JSP

• JSTL

• SQL Server

• PostgreSQL

• JUnit

• Mockito

• Maven

• Git

• Jenkins

• Ansible

• Jira

• GitHub

• React

• Bootstrap

• jQuery

• GCP

• IntelliJ IDEA

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17 and Spring Boot 3;

• Implement RESTful APIs and web components using Servlets, JSP, and JSTL;

• Ensure secure development with Spring Security;

• Work with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL);

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code;

• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards;

• Collaborate with frontend and cross-functional teams;

• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments;

• Troubleshoot and optimize complex backend systems;

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Java backend development;

• Strong proficiency in Java 17 and object-oriented design principles;

• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3, Spring Framework, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA;

• Solid understanding of REST API design and integration;

• Experience with Servlets, JSP, and JSTL;

• Strong experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL;

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito);

• Proficiency with Git and Maven;

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible);

• Experience working in Agile teams (Jira, GitHub);

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills;

• English level: B1 (Intermediate) or higher;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;

• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;

• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;

• Internal startup incubator;

• Health insurance;

• English courses;

• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;

• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;

• Referral program for bringing in new talent;

• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.