Hire top Java Developer
Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is used by developers to build desktop, mobile and web apps. Given it’s performance, object-oriented approach, ease-of-use, robustness, other factors etc., it will continue to be in demand for application development.
This might be the reason why a number of developers choose Java for software development.
So to ensure that your team gets to work with only the best ones among them, you should have a clear idea of what responsibilities and skills you plan to hire a Java developer for.
Java developer’s job description
Java developers are expected to:
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Participate and contribute in all stages of the project development
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Build, execute and manage Java-based projects/applications by either writing code and/or monitoring teams that write efficient programs
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Help with automated/manual user testing
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Rework application code based on data produced during the testing phase or client feedback
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Put in place advanced security protocols to help protect client, company, and project data stored in databases
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Document and assist with application code reviews
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Stay updated with the latest online security and application development trends
Tech skills to look for in your next Java hire
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Basics of web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, JSON, JSP
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Hands-on experience with back-end development
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Grasp over concepts of Object-oriented programming (OOP), Abstract classes, interfaces, constructors, access specifiers, Exceptions (checked and unchecked), Multithreading and synchronization, etc.
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Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Struts, Spring, Gale, etc.) and Service-oriented architecture/web services (SOAP/REST)
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Know-how of Java virtual machine (JVM) and memory management
Soft skills to look for in your next Java hire
An excellent and dedicated Java developer might get your dream architecture up and running in a matter of weeks. But they won’t be able to do it all on their own if they can’t interact well with their teammates or explain their progress & problems in a simple way. And that’s where soft skills come in handy.
What’s more? Sooner or later, they are going to move on to a leadership role in your organization, and soft skills would then become a non-negotiable part of their daily activity.
So, here are a few soft skills that you should check whether your potential Java candidate possesses or not during the interview:
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Communication and collaboration
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Teamwork and flexibility
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Conflict resolution and management
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Social & logical problem-solving
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Creativity
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Work ethic and integrity
Why hire a Java Developer using Cutshort?
So, why Cutshort? Why not some other networking or job listing platform?
With such platforms, you first have to "hunt down" multiple candidates by spending weeks (or maybe even months) of your time only to be turned down by them later. Or worse, get bad profile recommendations for the role.
At Cutshort, you get:
Top tech talent
Talent with product development experience. Not found on conventional job portals.
Identify most relevant
Pick best fits using Skill Validator, AI Quality Grader & Screener features.
Best joining ratio
Tools to attract and identify the right candidates to improve joining ratio significantly.
Helping Hundreds of Innovative Companies Find Tech Talent
How Cutshort became upGrad's go-to hiring platform for technical roles
The recruiting team at upGrad was using traditional job portals and agencies and was experiencing high rejection ratio by their technical team resulting in a longer Turnaround Time (TAT). The team started using Cutshort in 2018 and saw an immediate reduction in TAT and wasted effort. Today, Cutshort is their de-facto platform for hiring for technical roles.
How Blackhawk Network made its hiring smart, objective and scalable with Cutshort
When US headquartered gift card technology leader Blackhawk Network started their engineering centre in India, they turned to Cutshort to remove their operational bottlenecks and make their recruitment process faster and scalable. In just 2 months, Cutshort became their central place to coordinate their hiring across all their engineering departments.
How Biofourmis scaled up its engineering centre with 30+ closures by using Cutshort
Biofourmis, a Boston based biotechnology startup with more than $143M in funding, wanted to build a top class engineering team in India. With a small core team in place, they were looking for a solution that could scale fast and doesn’t need a lot of their precious bandwidth. In just 2 months, Cutshort helped them close more than 30+ positions by reducing their effort at each step of the hiring process.
How Antares Tech hand-picked 25+ team members using a super effective hiring process
The recruitment team of Antares Tech was looking for a self-service platform which would help capture the essence of their hiring philosophy. After trying agencies and quite a few traditional sources, they switched to Cutshort. They could easily discover talent that was otherwise hidden from them and saw a remarkably faster turnaround time (TAT).
How Sarvaha's candidate relevancy increased by 300% with Cutshort
Having used conventional recruitment platforms and consultants for years, Sarvaha required a cost-effective and time-saving solution to help them land the best tech talent.
How Swipez tripled its team size using Cutshort
Swipez, after building its core team of 5, was on the lookout for smart and effective hiring platforms to bring in new hires. Initially, they looked to recruiters and other connections, but soon realized the need for having a self-service solution to meet their hiring needs.
Frequently asked questions
Cutshort is designed for top professionals with experience in product companies and startups. Most of our users are techies, marketers, designers, sales professionals and senior execs.
Services like Gild and Belong gather candidate profiles from the internet and score them on your job descriptions. They are search tools for passive talent and are like searching people on LinkedIn. Cutshort connects you with the right matching professionals at the right time - when they are actually interested in new job opportunities. This leads to a 5x better response rate and 10x better chances of closing roles