Java Developer Trainee

About us:

Founded in 2022, Dental Stack is a unique digital ecosystem built to streamline the aligner workflow. It connects patients, orthodontists, and labs through a fully customizable, white-label platform that enhances care and simplifies operations.

What makes us different? A young, driven team of engineers, doctors, and CAs came together to build Dental Stack from scratch — combining tech, clinical insight, and business expertise to reimagine how the aligner industry works.

About the role:

Are you passionate about Java development and eager to apply your skills to real-world challenges? We're looking for a Java Developer Trainee to join our remote engineering team for a hands-on internship. This is a great opportunity to work on backend systems, REST APIs, and scalable services in a supportive and learning-focused environment.

As part of the team, you'll be mentored by experienced engineers, contribute to production-grade projects, and build a strong foundation in Java-based enterprise development.

Note: This is a paid internship.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend applications
• Assist in building RESTful APIs and microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL to handle data-driven features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with team members on software architecture and technical discussions
• Learn and apply modern engineering practices including version control, unit testing, and CI/CD

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or current final-year student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Solid understanding of Java programming, OOP principles, and data structures
• Basic knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and MVC architecture
• Good analytical and debugging skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced development environment

Good to have:

• Hands-on experience with Git/GitHub or other version control tools
• Exposure to front-end basics (HTML, CSS, JS) or full-stack projects
• Experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle)
• Understanding of unit testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Awareness of caching, Elasticsearch, or other backend optimization techniques

What you'll get

• Monthly stipend
• Remote-first culture with flexible work hours
• Mentorship from senior developers and access to code reviews
• Opportunity to work on real backend services used in production
• A learning-oriented environment that supports your growth
• Potential path to full-time employment based on performance