Junior Java Developer

KloudOpp Limited is a new, early-stage educational technology (EdTech) and service provider startup based on an ambitious & exciting, yet realistic product vision.

Kloudopp Limited is a fast-growing EdTech startup dedicated to transforming education in Africa through technology. We are building powerful, accessible, and scalable learning solutions for the next generation, with a flagship platform, Agyl, set to revolutionize the education experience across the continent.

Job Description

• We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Java Junior Developer to join our growing engineering team.
• In this role, you will work closely with senior developers and cross-functional teams to build backend systems, services, and tools that support our learner and corporate platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
• Debug, optimize, and refactor existing codebases.
• Work with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and designers to implement new features.
• Participate in Agile development processes and code reviews.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• 1-3 years of professional experience with Java.
• Familiarity with Java frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of OOP, data structures, and design patterns.
• Experience with version control (preferably Git).
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Exposure to CI/CD, unit testing, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and growth incentives.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work culture.
• Professional development and career support.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team building meaningful products.