Elastic Path Lead

Role Proficiency:

Leverage expertise in a technology area (e.g. Java Microsoft technologies or Mainframe/legacy) to design system architecture.

Knowledge Examples:

• Domain/ Industry Knowledge: Basic knowledge of standard business processes within the relevant industry vertical and customer business domain

1. Technology Knowledge: Demonstrates working knowledge of more than one technology area related to own area of work (e.g. Java/JEE 5+ Microsoft technologies or Mainframe/legacy) customer technology landscape multiple frameworks (Struts JSF Hibernate etc.) within one technology area and their applicability. Consider low level details such as data structures algorithms APIs and libraries and best practices for one technology stack configuration parameters for successful deployment and configuration parameters for high performance within one technology stack
2. Technology Trends: Demonstrates working knowledge of technology trends related to one technology stack and awareness of technology trends related to least two technologies
3. Architecture Concepts and Principles: Demonstrates working knowledge of standard architectural principles models patterns (e.g. SOA N-Tier EDA etc.) and perspective (e.g. TOGAF Zachman etc.) integration architecture including input and output components existing integration methodologies and topologies source and external system non functional requirements data architecture deployment architecture architecture governance
4. Design Patterns Tools and Principles: Applies specialized knowledge of design patterns design principles practices and design tools. Knowledge of documentation of design using tolls like EA
5. Software Development Process Tools & Techniques: Demonstrates thorough knowledge of end-to-end SDLC process (Agile and Traditional) SDLC methodology programming principles tools best practices (refactoring code code package etc.)
6. Project Management Tools and Techniques: Demonstrates working knowledge of project management process (such as project scoping requirements management change management risk management quality assurance disaster management etc.) tools (MS Excel MPP client specific time sheets capacity planning tools etc.)
7. Project Management: Demonstrates working knowledge of project governance framework RACI matrix and basic knowledge of project metrics like utilization onsite to offshore ratio span of control fresher ratio SLAs and quality metrics
8. Estimation and Resource Planning: Working knowledge of estimation and resource planning techniques (e.g. TCP estimation model) company specific estimation templates
9. Working knowledge of industry knowledge management tools (such as portals wiki) company and customer knowledge management tools techniques (such as workshops classroom training self-study application walkthrough and reverse KT)
10. Technical Standards Documentation & Templates: Demonstrates working knowledge of various document templates and standards (such as business blueprint design documents and test specifications)
11. Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Demonstrates working knowledge of requirements gathering for ( non functional) requirements analysis for functional and non functional requirement analysis tools (such as functional flow diagrams activity diagrams blueprint storyboard) techniques (business analysis process mapping etc.) and requirements management tools (e.g.MS Excel) and basic knowledge of functional requirements gathering. Specifically identify Architectural concerns and to document them as part of IT requirements including NFRs
12. Solution Structuring: Demonstrates working knowledge of service offering and products

Additional Comments:

Looking for a Senior Java Architect with 12+ years of experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Excellent technical background and end to end architecture to design and implement scalable maintainable and high performing systems integrating front end technologies with back-end services.

• Collaborate with front-end teams to architect React -based user interfaces that are robust, responsive and aligned with overall technical architecture.

• Expertise in cloud-based applications on Azure, leveraging key Azure services.

• Lead the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring and logging to ensure reliable and efficient deployment cycles.

• Provide technical leadership to development teams, guiding them in building solutions that adhere to best practices, industry standards and customer requirements.

• Conduct code reviews to maintain high quality code and collaborate with team to ensure code is optimized for performance, scalability and security.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to defined requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with business goals.

• Excellent communication skills

• Mentor team members providing guidance on technical challenges and helping them grow their skill set.

• Good to have experience in GCP and retail domain.

Skills: Devops, Azure, Java

Must-Haves

Java (12+ years), React, Azure, DevOps, Cloud Architecture

Strong Java architecture and design experience.

Expertise in Azure cloud services.

Hands-on experience with React and front-end integration.

Proven track record in DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation).

Notice period - 0 to 15days only

Location: Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore, Trivandrum

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we’re transforming communities so they can thrive! 

Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives!

🌟 OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup Employer 🌟

Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life!

Job Summary:

As a  Software Engineer II  at OpenGov, you'll build best-in-class SaaS solutions that enable efficiency, transparency, and accountability within government agencies. You'll be a key member of our engineering team, delivering new features and improvements in a fast-paced, agile environment using modern technologies, including ReactJS, Javascript, GraphQL, and NodeJS.

A typical day in this role would provide opportunities to design, implement and optimize complex applications for speed and scalability, and resolve various unique technical challenges. Strong collaboration skills with the product, UX, and platform engineers coupled with the ability to execute quickly will enable your success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software with minimum supervision
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence 
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team
• Contribute to OpenGov’s Engineering culture of innovation, leading-edge technology adoption and quality

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

• BA/BS in a computer-science-related discipline or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing cloud native applications.
• Proficiency in Java or C++ or C# or equivalent program language is required.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS is required 
• Proficiency in data structures, database concepts, algorithms and observability is required
• Working knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka preferred
• Working knowledge of ElasticSearch/OpenSearch preferred

What makes OpenGov unique

» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!

» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here for read more.

» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!

» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This role is physically based out of Mauritius and will require you to relocate to Mauritius. Relocation expenses like air tickets/work visa/permit/medical for work permit will be borne by the company

The role of a senior java developer is to ensure high quality software development and delivery to the end client.

As senior software developer, you shall be the technical SME on the project and ensure that the team abide by the quality standard set on the project.

On the Java Expertise Center, you shall be contributing to the knowledge building committee where you will be coaching juniors and demy students

Key Skills:

 Very good knowledge in Java (at least from Java 8).

 Good knowledge of Spring boot

 Experience with JPA/Hibernate

 Experience in middleware such as MessageQueues

 Experience with REST interfaces and GRPC

 Experience with modern agile software development (Continuous Integration)

 Experience in securing APIs

 Knowledge in design patterns

1. Software Development

 Act autonomously in the delivery of tasks of simple to high complexities on projects.

 Participate actively with team members to reduce risks related to tasks and activities.

 Ensure deliveries (code, documentation, release notes) are executed within set quality standards and processes.

 Understand and apply standard methods, tools and processes in daily tasks.

 Participate in sprint backlog estimation.

2. Team coaching & technical reference on project.

 Work with the team architect to help coach team members and ensure they

abide by the technical standards set on the project.

 Coach new joiners and accompany them technically & functionally on the

project.

 Be the technical reference on the project, besides the architect.

 Communicate technical KPI to your project manager.

 Review code contributed by team members, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality standards.

 Act as a coach or trainer and contribute actively to the Java Expertise Center.

 A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices

 Participate in budget auditing activities as required by direct report in the capacity of a Developer

Key Dimensions:

 Ability to monitor unit test coverage and ensure team abide by same standard (Standard unit test coverage

of 60% on new and overall codes)

 Ensures Sonar analysis of project is as per quality gate and any deviations are tackled by the team

 Ensuring highest quality delivered to client.

What you need to succeed in this job ?

• MS or BS/B.Tech in computer science or equivalent experience from top college.
• Minimum 2+ Experience in Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Cloud Gateway etc
• Good understanding of Design Patterns usage and implementations.
• REST Services and understanding and implementation of Microservices Architecture.
• Unit testing tools – Junit & Mockito.
• Experience is PostgreSQL database is must, 
• Excellent data structure & algorithm and problem solving skills.
• Should be an active contributor to developer communities like Stackoverflow is added advantage.
• Experience and knowledge of open source tools & frameworks, broader cutting edge technologies around server side development (Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kafka).
• Must be a proven performer and team player that enjoy challenging assignments in a high- energy, fast growing and start-up workplace.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance and in fluid environment.

• Proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems
• 2+ Yrs experience in microservices
• Sound knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Patterns and Concepts
• Familiarity with different design and architectural patterns
• Skill for writing reusable Java libraries
• Know how of Java concurrency patterns
• Basic Understanding of the concepts of MVC (Model-View-Controller) Pattern, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), and RESTful web services
• Experience in working with popular web application frameworks like Play and Spark
• Relevant Knowledge of Java GUI frameworks like Swing, SWT, AWT according to project requirements
• Ability to write clean, readable Java code
• Experience in handling external and embedded databases
• Understanding basic design principles behind a scalable application
• Skilled at creating database schemas that characterize and support business processes
• Basic knowledge of JVM (Java Virtual Machine), its drawbacks, weaknesses, and workarounds
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• In-depth knowledge of code versioning tools, for instance, Git
• Understanding of building tools like Ant, Maven, Gradle, etc
• Expertise in continuous integration
• Other required skills of a java developer include the basic knowledge of:
• JavaServer pages (JSP) and servlets
• Web frameworks like Struts and Spring
• Service-oriented architecture
• Web Technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JQuery
• Markup Languages such as XML, JSON
• Abstract classes and interfaces
• Constructors, lists, maps, sets
• File IO and serialization
• Exceptions
• Generics
• Java Keywords like static, volatile, synchronized, transient, etc
• Multi-threading and Synchronization