Java Software Engineer

This is a remote position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Java Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a very competent team that works on mission – critical applications contributing in all phases of the development process. You will be responsible for Java application development, supporting business objectives while providing expertise in full software development lifecycle, from concept and design, to testing. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Write well designed, testable, efficient software modules.
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications and that specifications cover all needed aspects of the implementation.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Provide support for production systems.
• Create/ review design documentation and provide feedback on test plans.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of full time professional experience in designing and developing applications using the Java ecosystem.
• Solid background in Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
• Experience with popular Java frameworks and technologies such as Spring Framework, JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience designing and developing HTTP web services.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL and RDBMS concepts.
• Working knowledge of Maven, Git and Continuous Delivery principles.

Experience in the following will be extra appreciated:

• NoSQL databases such as Redis, Elasticsearch, Couchbase.
• Caching technologies, such as Hazelcast, EhCache.
• Horizontally scalable, distributed, microservices architectures.

You will be an excellent fit for our team if you are:

• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Eager to work with leading-edge technologies.
• Reliable and dedicated professional with clear thinking and strong attention to detail.
• Able to work well under pressure and meeting deadlines in sometimes challenging situations.
• Able to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment as well as balance and prioritize activities to ensure critical items are addressed.

Originally posted on Himalayas