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.