Junior Java Software Engineer - Collections Team

As a Junior Java Software Engineer at Experian, you'll be responsible for researching and developing high-quality software solutions within our PowerCurve Collections Software Engineering Group. Your key tasks will involve writing clean and efficient code, participating in Scrum processes, improving your technical skills, and performing code reviews to maintain high coding standards.

To apply for the Junior Java Software Engineer role at Experian, you should possess an educational degree in Informatics, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar field, alongside 1-2 years of experience in software development with Java. Familiarity with OOP principles, data structures, and Java 11+ is essential.

Candidates for the Junior Java Software Engineer position at Experian should have proficiency in Java and an understanding of essential front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like Spring. Knowledge of automation frameworks like JUnit and Selenium will also be beneficial.

As a Junior Java Software Engineer at Experian, you'll experience a friendly work environment that promotes team spirit and collaboration. We emphasize work-life balance, offering 25 days of paid vacation, flexible working options, and various perks to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.

Experian supports the career development of Junior Java Software Engineers through comprehensive training programs and access to online educational resources. We encourage our engineers to continuously upgrade their skills and advance in their careers, ensuring personal and professional growth.

In an interview for the Junior Java Software Engineer position, be prepared to discuss the four main OOP principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. Explain how each principle improves software design and code manageability, ideally through examples from your previous projects.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you've utilized Java, focusing on the technical challenges you faced and how you addressed them. Include examples of clean code principles and how they contributed to the project’s success.

Discuss how Scrum promotes an iterative approach to software development, touching on key ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Explain your previous involvement in these activities and how they helped improve team dynamics and project outcomes.

In your response, highlight strategies you employ such as adhering to coding standards, writing modular code, implementing naming conventions, and leveraging comments. Sharing specific coding practices you follow can help reinforce your commitment to quality software development.

Talk about the importance of testing in software development and detail your experience with frameworks like JUnit for Java or Selenium for web applications. Discuss your approach to writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.

Prepare an example where you faced a critical bug in your code. Describe the debugging process, the tools you used, and how you ultimately resolved the issue. This will showcase your problem-solving skills and persistence.

Be ready to talk about your familiarity with version control systems like Git. Explain how you use it for collaboration, tracking changes, and managing code, especially in team settings, to demonstrate teamwork and organization in your workflow.

Describe the methods you use to stay relevant, such as online courses, tech blogs, forums, or networking with industry professionals. Mentioning a few recent technologies or topics you've learned could illustrate your commitment to continuous improvement.

In your answer, specify your experiences with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript libraries like React or Angular. Discuss how these technologies interact with Java back-end services through REST APIs, emphasizing your understanding of full-stack development.

Share your passion for technology and software development, along with a genuine interest in Experian’s mission to leverage data for positive impact. Relate personal anecdotes that reflect your enthusiasm for solving problems and enhancing user experiences.