Hey there, fellow devs! I just landed my first junior Java developer job at a fintech company, and I’m both excited and nervous. I’m sure many of you have been in my shoes before, so I thought I’d share my experience and ask for your advice.
I’ve done a bunch of personal projects focused on object-oriented programming (OOP) and practiced a lot of LeetCode problems. But I have a feeling that real-world work will be quite different from personal projects or coding challenges.
So, what should I expect in the first few weeks of my new job? What kind of work did you get when you first started as a junior dev? Were there any surprises or challenges that you didn’t anticipate?
I’d love to hear any advice, especially from people who’ve worked in fintech or recently started out too. Thanks in advance for your input!
As I prepare for my new role, I’ve been thinking about how to make the most of this opportunity. I know that being proactive, asking questions, and being open to feedback will be key to my success. But I’m also wondering what other skills or knowledge I should focus on to impress my team and deliver high-quality work.
Let me know your thoughts, and congratulations to anyone else who’s recently landed their first dev job!