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Java Developer

What is a Java Developer?

Java is a widely-used – and one of the most popular – programming language used to create applications on websites, in video games, and in various software applications.A Java Developer is a developer who specialises in using Java to design and build Java-based applications. They often work alongside software engineers and web developers in order to integrate their code into a larger project.

Java Developer job description

Java Developers are primarily responsible for programming and building Java-based products or solutions. However, they may also be responsible for: Being actively involved in the product development lifecycle Testing and debugging new applications and/or code Creating and maintaining technical documents Enduring design meets project requirements Maintaining and updating existing code/applications

What skills and qualifications should a Java Developer have?

While a tertiary education in software development, mathematics, or computer science is recommended, it is not required. Instead, candidates should be able to demonstrate: Experience working with Java, JavaScript, Java applets, servlets, and JavaBeans Experience working with Java frameworks Knowledge of HTML5, and CSS3 Understanding of relational databases; SQL/NoSQL and ORM Soft skills should include: Problem solving Critical thinking Attention to detail Communication Project management Translating technical concepts to non-tech clients

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Salary for Java Developer

85000 - 120000

25th percentile
85000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
50th percentile
100000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
75th percentile
120000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Software Developer 85000 100000 120000 Junior .Net Developer 70000 75000 85000 .Net Developer 85000 100000 120000 Senior .Net Developer 135000 145000 155000 Technical Lead .Net Developer 150000 155000 170000 Principal .Net Developer 160000 170000 185000 Junior JAVA Developer 70000 75000 85000 Senior JAVA Developer 140000 150000 165000 Junior Front End Developer 70000 80000 90000 Junior JavaScript Developer 70000 80000 90000 Front End Developer 90000 115000 130000 JavaScript Developer 90000 115000 130000 Senior Front End Developer 140000 155000 170000 Senior JavaScript Developer 140000 155000 170000 Junior Node.js Developer 70000 80000 90000 Junior Full Stack JavaScript Developer 70000 80000 90000 Node.js Developer 90000 115000 130000 Full Stack JavaScript Developer 90000 115000 130000 Senior Node.js Developer 140000 150000 160000 Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer 140000 150000 160000 Junior Python Developer 70000 75000 85000 Python Developer 85000 100000 120000 Senior Python Developer 135000 145000 155000 Software Development Manager 170000 200000 240000 Integration Engineer 150000 160000 175000 AI Engineer 150000 170000 195000 ML Engineer 150000 170000 195000

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