Jobs for a Java developer: search and automatic applications

Java is the language of big systems: banks, telecom, e-commerce, outsourcing projects for Western clients. Experience and an understanding of architecture count here.

What job posts ask for most

Java 17+ and Spring Boot
Microservices, Kafka or RabbitMQ
PostgreSQL, Hibernate/JPA
Docker, Kubernetes, the cloud
Tests (JUnit, Testcontainers), code review

How to set up filters in AutoApply

Set Java and Spring. Add Kotlin with "at least one skill" if you are open to it.

Stop words in the job title drop what does not fit you: for example "Android" if you do backend, or "Lead" if you are looking for a middle role for now.

A short sample letter

The recruiter reads the first lines, so the letter must be short and concrete. A sample the AI adapts to each job:

"Hello! The Senior Java Engineer role caught my eye. Six years with Java and Spring Boot, the last two on Kafka-based microservices for a delivery platform, about 40 services in Kubernetes. Happy to discuss the details."

More examples in how to write a cover letter for IT jobs. Or generate your own for free.

Tips

Describe the scale: number of services, load, team size.
English is often decisive: state your level honestly and keep an English CV.
For senior roles mention the decisions you made, not only the tasks.

FAQ

Does the bot look for Kotlin jobs?

If you add Kotlin to your skills. Jobs where Kotlin means Android can be dropped with the stop word "Android".