Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer with Java experience Location: Paphos, Cyprus (Fully Remote, Hybrid, or On-site depending on location and preference) Important: ** Only applicants currently living in Cyprus will be considered ** Are you a talented and innovative Software Engineer with a passion for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise can drive meaningful impact? If so, Emerald Zebra would love to hear from you! About the Company: Their client is a leading technology company specializing in CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) solutions. Their mission is to empower businesses through seamless communication tools that elevate customer interaction. Their comprehensive suite of APIs and cloud communication services enables voice, messaging, and other omnichannel capabilities at scale. As a Software Developer, you'll join a high-performing team working on next-generation communication systems using modern technologies and agile practices. Your Responsibilities: As a key member of their growing development team, your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend systems using object-oriented programming (Java, PHP). Writing and consuming RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations. Collaborating on microservices architecture and contributing to scalable software solutions. Participating in code reviews and enforcing high standards for maintainability and performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments, including Product Managers, QA, and DevOps. Applying TDD (Test-Driven Development) principles for building reliable and testable systems. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: 1-2 years of experience in software development using one or more OOP languages. Experience in Java is a must. Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Strong knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with modern frameworks such as Laravel, Spring boot, Quarkus, or similar. Understanding of relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL systems such as MongoDB. Experience with message queues and streaming platforms like Kafka or RabbitMQ. Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and working with CLI tools and version control systems like Git. Knowledge of testing frameworks, unit and integration testing practices. Familiarity with tools like ELK Stack, Redis, or similar. Strong problem-solving abilities and debugging skills. The below would be considered a plus: Experience in PHP. Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) or containerized environments. Background or interest in the telecom industry, especially familiarity with telecommunication protocols (e.g., SIP, SMPP, WebRTC, etc.). Familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Exposure to frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Contributions to open-source projects or community involvement. Information and Benefits: Performance-based bonuses. Flexible working hours and a supportive work-life balance culture. Paid access to GPT-5 and premium AI tools (including coding assistant, video generation, custom GPTs, and tailored TFN assistant). Remote-friendly working setup (fully remote, hybrid or on-site at their offices in Paphos, Cyprus). Team events and company outings. Access to professional development programs and continuous training. Growing company with the potential to take over responsibility and grow personally. Apply now via Emerald Zebra or email your CV directly to [email protected]