Software Engineer Java & Web Services Job at The Custom Group of Companies in Ne

Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables: • Develop scalable, robust applications utilizing appropriate design patterns, algorithms and Java frameworks • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support • Adhere to SDLC process and governance requirements and ensure full compliance of these requirements • Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met • Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility • Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions • Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability • Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve in-house practices and services • Provide Level-3 support. Provide application knowledge and training to Level-2 support teams Experience Requirements: • 5+ years of hands-on application development and testing experience with proficient knowledge of core Java and JEE technologies such as JDBC and JAXB, Java/Web technologies • Knowledge of Python, Perl, Unix shell scripting is a plus • Expert hands-on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle is a strong plus • Expert knowledge of and experience in securing web applications, secure coding practices • Hands-on knowledge of application resiliency, performance tuning, technology risk management is a strong plus • Hands-on knowledge of messaging middleware such as IBM MQ (preferred) or TIBCO EMS, and application servers such as WebSphere, or WebLogic • Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, payments processing, FX business domain is a plus • Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps toolsets such as JIRA, GIT, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, Bamboo, Confluence, and ServiceNow. • Hands-on knowledge of MS Office toolset including MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint, and Visio • Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support. Success factors: In addition, the person selected for the job will • Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor • Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel • Be a team player • Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines • Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments • Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support Qualification Requirements: • Bachelor Degree • Minimum 5 year experience in Information Technology