If you have been a Java Coder and are now seeking a Java Programmer’s job, excellent Java skills will not be enough. There are some important things you must know to be able to successfully land a Java programmer’s job.

If you have been associated with the IT industry, you might have noticed that job prospects for Java programmers are great. Currently. Many new startups, freelancers and onsite development companies are seeking Java developers. Even other sectors are ready to hire Java developers for their skills in system administration and application development. You must have come across at least one job for Java programmers on a daily basis in your job hunt. It’s all great, except that it greatly pushes up competition within the Java developer community. It’s not about jobs anymore, but the best jobs.

Reading through various Java programmers’ job descriptions, you might have realized Java programming experience is one of the few things these JDs have in common. Requirements tend to differ. Significantly. Because Java offers a lot of functionality and your Java skills can be applied in several different areas. How do you make the most of your abilities while scouting the market?

Here are the top 10 things you need to know to get a Java programmer’s job in 2020.

Learn JDK 9–14

Java 8^[1] was an LTS (Long Term Support) release, which made it a learning priority for many Java developers. After gaining a firm command on Java 8, many of them plan to move directly to Java 11, another LTS release.

Many Java coders have underestimated Java 9 and other non-LTS releases despite the fact that JDK 9 has many new features like:

• Jigsaw
• Modules
• Process API
• Reactive Streams
• HTTP2 Client and
• Jshell

It also bought some API improvements like collection factory methods. 

The same way, JDK 10 introduced “var”, featuring dynamic typing and some GC improvements. 

Learning JDKs from Java 9 and other non-LTS releases is very important. Not only does it expand your Java knowledge, it can also give you an edge over other developers who usually jump from Java 8 to Java 11. That’s how you’ll ultimately increase your chance of getting a Java programmers job.