Junior Java Developer

About the Position

We are seeking a Junior Java Developer to join EPAM Malaysia’s Hire to Train Program - a structured six-month journey combining mentor-led learning, self-study, and hands-on delivery. You will build full stack skill sets across Java, Spring, and front-end development, with exposure to React and Angular, then apply engineering best practices on real assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured six-month training plan combining self-study and mentor-led sessions
• Build and enhance applications using Java and Spring
• Contribute to real project work and complete a capstone delivery
• Collaborate with mentors and peers to set goals, track progress, and review outcomes
• Apply coding standards, testing practices, and version control in daily work
• Take part in Agile ceremonies and team solution discussions
• Continuously improve through feedback, practice, and targeted learning

Requirements

• Java development experience, including Java 8 or later
• Spring knowledge, including building RESTful services or web applications
• Database understanding, including SQL and basic NoSQL concepts
• JavaScript knowledge and modern front-end development concepts, ideally with React or Angular
• Problem-solving ability with attention to detail
• Clear communication and teamwork in a collaborative setting
• Secure coding awareness, including data protection and access control
• Agile ways of working, with exposure to DevOps practices

Nice to Have

• Exposure to a major cloud platform
• Familiarity with NoSQL data stores
• Experience with Angular or React through projects, coursework, or self-study

We Offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023. Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters. You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices. We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey. At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.