Junior Java Developer

About the role

Merkle, a dentsu company, is looking for Java Developers at all levels to join its agile teams in Barcelona, Spain, about 20/30 minutes from the beach. You will report to your Team Lead and help deliver digital change for one of the largest telecommunications and media companies worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design and code Java backend applications using a test-driven development approach.
• Focus on code quality: refactoring, testing and clean code.
• Take part in all phases of the development cycle, from analysis to delivery.
• Deliver a valuable increment to the business in every sprint.
• Help turn high-level requirements into comprehensive technical designs.
• Improve the team's way of working and support consumers of the team's components.

Required profile

• Degree in software engineering, computer science or engineering telecommunications.
• 1-2 years of experience with Java/J2EE.
• Good level of English and EU work permission.
• Experience in an Agile environment (Scrum) and developing RESTful web services.
• Team player with enthusiasm.

Required skills

• Java/J2EE, Object-Oriented Design and TDD (BDD is an advantage).
• Relational databases and SQL (Oracle).
• Spring, Hibernate, iBatis, Maven, Git, Docker or Jenkins.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package and flexible salary scheme.
• Spanish/English lessons and free life and health insurance.
• Career development through Merkle University, day off on your birthday and annual wellness days.
• Merkle Care employee assistance program, benefits club and two volunteering days per year.
• Flexible hybrid home office work.