Junior Java Developer

About Miko: Miko is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab focused on bringing Robotics and AI to every consumer home. Founded by entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay, Miko is a global deep-tech company with offices in the US, UK, and India, serving customers across 140+ countries. Our flagship product, Miko 3, is an AI-powered learning robot designed to educate, engage, and entertain children through conversational learning and interactive experiences. Powered by cutting-edge AI, emotional intelligence, computer vision, and cloud technologies, Miko continues to redefine the future of consumer robotics. About the Role: We are looking for a passionate Junior Java Developer / Backend Development Intern to join our Cloud Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in Java development, backend systems, databases, and software engineering fundamentals, with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced product environment. Key Responsibilities: · Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs. · Write clean, scalable, and maintainable Java code. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mobile, AI, Robotics, Product, and Design teams. · Work on performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting backend applications. · Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices. · Contribute to feature development and product enhancements. · Learn and adopt modern backend technologies and development methodologies. Required Skills: Java & Backend Development · 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in Java development. · Good understanding of Core Java concepts. · Experience working with Java Multithreading and Concurrency. · Exposure to Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Servlets, or similar frameworks. Operating Systems · Hands-on experience working on Linux/Ubuntu environments. Databases · Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL. · Understanding of database design and query optimization. Version Control · Experience using Git for source code management. Modern Development Practices · Familiarity with coding assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar AI-assisted development tools. · Understanding of REST APIs and backend service development. Good to Have: · Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. · Experience with Redis. · Exposure to Microservices architecture. · Experience with Vert.x framework. · Exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems. · Experience with WebSockets. · Experience with API testing tools such as Postman. · Exposure to load testing tools/frameworks. · Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. What We Offer: · Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and Robotics products. · Exposure to large-scale backend systems and cloud technologies. · Collaborative and fast-paced startup environment. · Learning opportunities from experienced engineers and product leaders. · Opportunity to contribute directly to products used by customers globally.