Core Java Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for highly motivated Senior Full Stack developer/ Architect that can thrive in a fast-paced agile environment. You will be working closely with product owners, scrum masters, developers to create, enhance and support Java based applications and APIs.

Primary responsibilities include:

Develop programs for Java based backend API services, React / Angular based Front End applications and supporting internal processes

Perform technical design, coding new programs, modify existing programs, perform peer code review and prepare documentation

Provide strategic and technical assistance to management on proposed project reviews by evaluating approaches, alternatives and timelines

Interact with product team, understand business requirements and help design technical solutions

Analyze program performance for load and endurance testing during execution using various programming languages and techniques

Provide technical guidance and coaching to more junior engineers

Responsible for writing unit test, component tests and perform integration tests

Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging application issues

Remediate security risk flaws from static scan, dynamic scan and manual penetration tests

Maintain cutting edge knowledge of current and emerging technologies, industry trends and standards

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline

6+ years hands-on development experience implementing enterprise-class solutions that are portable, robust, scalable and secure

6+ years of experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies in the areas of enterprise-level application development

Exceptional programming skills in Java.

2+ experience in AWS or cloud technologies. AWS certification is nice to have

2+ years experience in Angular or React is nice to have

Exceptional knowledge on Data Structures and Algorithms

Experience with Rest API, Spring Framework, Spring-MVC, Spring-Security

Experience with JavaScript and other fundamental front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, AJAX, etc.)

Hands-on experience in test automation, CI/CD engineering practices to be applied in software development teams.

Hands on experience of IntelliJ IDE, Junit, Ant, Maven, Gradle, Git/BitBucket

Familiarity creating and using Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift

Working knowledge of SQL/no SQL databases

Working knowledge on document based database and / or Graph database is a plus

Demonstrated knowledge of agile development processes, software testing and documentation

Ability to comprehend detailed project specifications as well as the ability to adapt to various technologies and simultaneously work on multiple projects

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven oral and written communication skills

Experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence

Experience working with geographically dispersed teams

High energy and a positive attitude.

Lead Developer (Kochin)

Opportunity in this role / Why should you work with us?

- You are your own master. We don't preach you, we just allow you to Innovate, Iterate, Learn and Adapt

- Work with one of India's leading foodtech unicorn company

- ESOPs in the company

Requirements

- Strong coding and problem-solving skills

- 6-10years of industry experience

- Bachelors and/or master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience

- A full-stack generalist with experience in both front-end and back-end technologies

- Experience in Java.

- Experience in JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, NodeJS or Kotlin

- Ability to write MySQL queries across tables

- Good architecture and system design skills

Roles and Responsibilities

Passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation to implementation

Good knowledge of data structures and their use cases (Map, List, Tuple, Object, Interface)

Ability to write using python, perl, bash or node.js to quickly do a PoC

Knowledge of encapsulation/inheritance

Basic knowledge of CSS and principle behind it and its use in javascript or jquery

Candidates willing to relocate to Middle East would be preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Design low level specification for the feature/module in consultation with product architect(s).

• Closely work with product managers/owners, architect(s) to understand the business requirements and code optimally.

• Propose and implement different algorithms in software code for high performing, high throughput, and low latency product features.

• Should be able build, make enhancements and maintain existing native web application user interface based on NodeJS, JavaScript or TypeScript, Angular, React, and Next/Vue.

• Develop and maintain generic solutions and utilities that can be integrated into any product.

• Integrate intelligent product performance indicators into the product to periodically monitor and take preemptive actions.

Key skills and experience required for the job:

• Technology: OOAD, Java/J2EE, Data Structures and Algorithms, Design Patterns, Spring Boot, Microservices/Cloud Native architecture, Cloud Foundry, Docker, K8S, RDBMS, SQL, NoSQL, Redis/HazleCast, jUnit, Mockito, Rabbit MQ, JMS, Apache Camel, KAFKA, WebSocket messaging, gRPC, GraphQL, Angular/React/Vue.js

• Source Control: Git, GitLab, GitHub etc.

• Design: UML, ArchiMate, EA Sparx, MS Visio, Lucid Chart, Figma

• DevSecOps: GitHub Workflows, Helm, Jenkins, CloudBees Flow, uDeploy, Nexus Repo, Site Reliability etc.

• Cloud Technologies: MS Azure, AKS, Azure Event Hub/Grid, Azure Storage, GCP, PCF, AKAMAI, APIGEE or equivalent.

• Code Quality: Sonar, MF Fortify, SAST, DAST

• Process: Safe Agile, DevOps, TDD and BDD

• Experience: 6 – 10 Years of software product development using Java/J2EE along with a minimum of 2 years of web user interface development using any TypeScript framework.

• Education: Bachelors/master’s in engineering or equivalent.

• Soft Skills: Communication, Analytical thinking, Problem Solving, Judgement & Decision Making, Planning & Organizing and Teamwork

Nice to have skills for the job:

• APM : Knowledge of AppDynamics, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Elk

JOB PURPOSE   

A Senior Associate Java WCS Technologist is considered as a senior contributor for complex modules of work by bringing deep core technology expertise and relevant business subject matter expertise to the table.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Sr. Associate, Technology plays a significant role during the design and implementation of the technological solution for our clients.   
• A Sr. Associate, Technology is involved in ensuring a quality technical design that satisfies the business requirements of the client.   

• A Sr. Associate, Technology is often involved in package evaluations and recommendations, communicating the technological details of the project to the business users and workshops with the clients. Sr. Associate, Technology also participates in gathering business requirements and assessing existing architectures and resources.  
• Sr. Associate, Technology provides leadership to the team by taking responsibility for a specific component or track of the project architecture.  By taking on this level of responsibility, a Sr. Associate, Technology spends more time overseeing the tasks required to implement a solution rather than performing the tasks directly.  This includes planning, estimation, resource management, issue resolution and quality assurance.  A Sr. Associate, Technology is also responsible for coordinating and communicating with the other tracks and disciplines involved in the project.   
• In performing the essential functions of this role, the work is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based.  Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required.  
• Prepares the technical design of the more complex technology components within the module (one or more of client/web presentation tier, server tier, data access and data model, integration component, package function customization)  
• Participates in and in some cases drives design reviews of other modules and provides insightful comments to improve the design quality and design conformance to standards  

• Assists the architect in articulating the pros and cons of using a certain technology stack/package or component or design pattern versus another to the clients and project team and drives selection of technologies, designs to come up with the optimal architecture  
• Implements slice of application (EAR) and proofs of concept (spike solution) to prove any new technologies or integration scenarios in the module  
• For package implementations, aids the Architect of the project to perform the gap analysis between business requirements and the package features and design the configuration, customizations, extensions, interfaces required to meet the requirements  
• Provides innovative solutions to project level technical issues  
• Critiques a design created by another designer and helps identify design and performance improvements  

• Interacts with a set of clients (client senior developers and architects) to create technology specifications from business requirements for one of the modules within the project  
• In some scenarios, collaborates with client developers to design, build, test and deploy the module components and integrate with the rest of the modules  
• Raises and drives to closure with the client any technical design and implementation issues in the module and also in the interfaces and interactions with other modules  
• Estimates the implementation and deployment of the module based on design architecture, testing strategy and overall project plan  
• Assists the architect in coming up with the overall estimates for the project along with any key risks and issues and their mitigation  

• Reports progress and issues to the Manager in a timely manner. In particular, to relay issues that might impact on quality or the ability to deliver to timescales or estimates  
• Works with team on the development of standards, processes and procedures related to application security, upgrade management, capacity planning, application deployment, performance monitoring/tuning, and failover and disaster recovery  
• Mentors the team on the best techniques to debug and troubleshoot design and implementation defects and issues  
• Shares point of view on technology stack, package and latest technology and business trends in one or more relevant areas (e.g. eCommerce, Content Management).  
• Documents the technical design using UML, suitable design patterns in the form of technical design narrative, object models, sequence diagrams, collaboration diagrams  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS  

Experience in: J2EE - Application Servers, Java - ORM, Java - Spring Framework, Core  

Java, SQL Development Languages, Java - Web, Presentation Frameworks, Java - Messaging  

Implementation, Java Web Services, Planning/ Execution & Tracking, Scoping and  

Estimating, Data Modeling, High Availability and Failover Applications, High Throughput / Transaction Application, Logical Architecture Design, OOAD and UML, Package / Vendor Selection, Performance / Capacity Planning, Application, Security.  

Ability to abstract detail into larger (repeatable) patterns, familiarity with user centered analysis and evaluation techniques   

Understanding of the project life cycle process to effectively be able to manage a sub- 

Business Knowledge:  Domain experience on Enterprise data warehouse would be a plus.  

Personal Attributes: a. Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions b. Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal) c. Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution d. Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision. e. Ability to prioritize when under pressure  

EXPERIENCE   

2-8 years  

EDUCATION  

Full Time Bachelor’s / Master’s degree (Science or Engineering preferred)  

• Design and development of three-tier - high performance and scalable enterprise product.
• Own feature development from definition, design through delivery.
• Hands-on full stack developer who is passionate about Go Language, Java/J2EE development, UI, SQL, building highly scalable and resilient applications, and focused on solving complex business problems
• Orientation to contribute both as a technical lead as well as an individual contributor.
• Lead the team to deliver high-quality software, by reviewing their work and mentoring them.
• Ability to research, follow up and resolve complex challenges.
• He/She will have responsibility for unit-level design, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and participating in the full SDLC
• He/She will be expected to produce high-quality code that can pass critical peer review, and work under a high-pressure and timeline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product development
• Responsible, organized, and possess critical thinking with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical problem-solving abilities and strong leadership aptitude
• Able to work at both abstract and detailed level
• Must be fluent in English, and strong communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter that likes to work as part of a team

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience in Core Java 8 and above, Collections and Data structures.
• Develop solutions using core java, Spring / Spring Boot, JSON, Rest API, and other web technologies.
• Hands-on with UI development with strong experience in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Responsive UI. An added advantage for exposure to Angular. Knowledge of Liferay will be added advantage. Ability to design and develop UIs and end-to-end integration.
• Object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Enforcing and Writing code following good standards (well documented with good code coverage and properly tested code).
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (Hibernate and Mybatis). Ability to model & design databases for high availability and high volume.
• Ability to design and build a scalable platform with APIs.
• Strong programming skills, as well as the ability to review complex code bases written by others.
• Strong knowledge of test-driven development and continuous integration
• Exposure to security, application clustering, and load balancing techniques.
• Passion for collaboration and working on agile teams. Prior experience with working on fast-paced milestones using flexible and adaptive methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.