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Gabriel - Adrian Stroe

@gabriel-adrianstroe

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Junior Java backend developer building REST APIs with Spring Boot.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level Java Backend Developer role where I can build REST APIs with Spring Boot and MySQL, strengthen my SQL and Spring ecosystem knowledge, and grow through real backend projects and clean, testable code.

I’m a Junior Java Backend Developer focused on building REST APIs with Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and Maven. I enjoy applying OOP principles to design layered back-end projects and validating endpoints with Postman.

In my current career transition, I’m building REST API projects using Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL, managing dependencies with Maven, and testing APIs with Postman. I completed an accredited software development program covering Java fundamentals, OOP, collections, databases, and the Spring framework.

Through my projects, I delivered a RESTful Employee-Management-System with CRUD operations, API testing, and database integration, and I also built the RPS-Fazan Game as a Java console application using classes, inheritance, encapsulation, and input validation. I’m now expanding my knowledge in the Spring ecosystem and SQL while seeking an entry-level Java Backend Developer position.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Java Backend Development (Transition)

Current

Career Transition

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Built REST API projects with Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL using OOP principles, Maven dependency management, and Postman API testing. Completed an accredited software development program covering Java fundamentals, OOP, databases, and Spring framework basics.

Java Spring Boot MySQL REST APIs Maven Object Oriented Programming Postman SQL JDBC Git

Online Croupier

EzUgi

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Worked in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork. Maintained performance under pressure during day-to-day operations.

Customer Support Attention To Detail Teamwork Communication Fast Paced Environment

Manager-Trainee

McDonald's

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Analyzed customer behavior data to develop strategies aimed at increasing sales and supported store operations in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Applied problem solving for customer or equipment malfunctions and used computer skills to manage schedules and inventory.

Sales Strategy Scheduling Inventory Management Problem Solving Customer Service Computer Literacy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ITFactory Academy

Junior Programmer Program, Java Backend Development

Completed a Junior Programmer program covering Java core & OOP, collections and data structures, exception handling, Maven, SQL and JDBC, REST APIs, Git/GitHub, Postman, and Spring framework basics.