Java Application Developer

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer with 1-4 years of experience to join in Pune. The ideal candidate will be proficient in WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and C#, with a strong understanding of modern software development principles and architectural patterns. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable desktop applications, contributing to the full software development lifecycle within an agile team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality desktop applications using WPF, XAML, and C#.
• Implement and maintain application logic following established architectural patterns such as MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) and MVC (Model-View-Controller).
• Utilize threading concepts effectively to ensure responsive and performant user interfaces.
• Work with various database technologies to store and retrieve application data efficiently.
• Integrate with internal and external APIs to extend application functionality.
• Apply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in all development activities.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver effective solutions.
• Participate actively in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Adhere to Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions and maintaining application stability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to WPF and desktop application development.

Required Technical Skill Set:

• Must-Have Experience:
• WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and XAML: Demonstrated expertise in building complex and user-friendly desktop applications.
• C#: Strong proficiency in C# programming language, including .NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Threading Concepts: Solid understanding and practical experience with multi-threading and asynchronous programming to create responsive applications.
• Database: Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).
• API Integration: Experience consuming and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel): In-depth understanding and practical application of the MVVM architectural pattern.
• MVC (Model-View-Controller): Familiarity with the MVC architectural pattern.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Excellent grasp of OOP principles (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction) and design patterns.
• Good to Have Experience:
• Windows Canvas / User Document: Experience with advanced UI elements and document handling in WPF.
• Web Programming (ASP.NET): Basic understanding or experience with ASP.NET for potential full-stack awareness.
• Task Management: Experience with task management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Fast-paced Team Environment: Proven ability to thrive and deliver in a dynamic and fast-paced team setting.
• Agile Methodology / SDLC: Practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in WPF desktop application development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Java developers, providing guidance and support
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment
• Design, develop, and implement Java-based solutions that meet project requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure code quality and best practices

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Java development
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks and technologies (Spring, Hibernate, etc.)
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good understanding of software development methodologies and processes

• must have experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices , Kafka, API
• Developing applications that demand high availability and concurrency.
• Good understanding of DevOps concepts and processes
• Ability to write structured and well documented code
• Good knowledge of working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts.
• Knowledge of Unit Testing and Build tools.
• Team Leading & Mentoring for Senior Developers
• Retail domain experience is added advantage.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 1+ years of exposure to the architecture and design (design patterns, security, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• Bachelors/Masters degree in computer science or other related fields
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java or Python including object-oriented design
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Proven ability to take initiative and dive into new areas of technology.
• Passion for learning, analysing technology trade-offs and shipping products.
• Knowledge on SQL, NOSQL databases and AWS deployments is a plus
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
• Ability to work well with people and be both highly self motivated and motivating
• Must be independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous and often multi-directional work environment

• You will build cutting-edge secure and scalable systems by writing simple and efficient code.
• You will push your design and architecture limits for new product development.
• You will be the owner of your feature and work directly with product teams to drive customer impact.
• You will ensure that the systems you oversee are secure, fault-tolerant and are performing reliably at high volumes.
• Constantly look at possibilities to improve the overall functioning of the product.
• You possess a strong desire to learn and contribute solutions and ideas to a broad team
• You are independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous and often multi-directional work environments
• You will manage multiple tasks and use sound judgment when prioritizing
• You can collaborate with globally-located cross functional team in building customer-centric products
• You will analyze existing software implementations to identify areas of improvement and provide estimates for implementing new features

• Full stack experience is a plus
• Understanding of complete SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Domain expertise in Financial Services, Banking or Payments
• Code Quality –Code Hygiene (Coverage, Complexity, Usability)
• Collaboration –Strong peer review standards

Your Qualifications:

 7 to 12 years of experience with majority as Java engineer

 Strong hands on experience on building application using technologies Java, Spring, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle.

 Experience in building Micro Services using Spring Boot / Go.

 Strong knowledge and experience with SQL queries and databases like Postgre SQL/Oracle.

 Strong knowledge and experience on Platform components such as Docker, Kubernetes and Service Mesh (Istio).

 Good knowledge of scripting languages (preferably Python and Bash)

 Familiarity with CI/CD environment (Jenkins).

 Experience on Observability stack such as ELK Stack, Prometheus & Grafana would be added advantage.

 Should have experience on Active MQ based async queuing system design and deployment.

 Strong experience of system design and implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.

 Familiarity with Hazelcast and Zk Solution would be a plus.

 Strong skills to write technical design documentation.

 Experience of leading a team as tech lead.

 Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

 Good communication skills with tech/non-tech people.

What You'll Do:

 Assigned to software development projects and/or system enhancements as tech lead.

 Be engaged in a whole process of development project (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing/verification, deployment, operation/maintenance).

 Work closely with project manager and other engineers. Some of them are in different locations such as Japan and Singapore.

 Always improve the design quality, code quality, testing quality and system quality spontaneously. In addition, create such a culture in our team.

 Understand business needs and user behavior and develop solutions to those needs.

 Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our systems and propose system improvements.

 Guide and support less-experienced members as mentor and role model to improve the team productivity and achieve team’s goals together.

Better to Have:

 Familiarity with Telecom Service Provider’s Billing Ecosystem/BSS Systems.

 Familiarity with and experience on Cloud Native Technologies.

 Familiarity with Agile Software development process.

 Familiarity with and experience on Linux/Unix environment

 Work experience with a remote team

 Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, HipChat)

 Familiarity with source control system (Gitlab, SVN, etc.)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

You'll benefit from our network of global communities and collaborative culture that will help you build technical and functional skills and capabilities. And because we serve more than 28 countries industries globally, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable industry-specific expertise.

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the unique way we innovate, operate and deliver value will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest technology trends. You'll have access to leading-edge technology.

Position Responsibilities:
1.     Design, implementation, and deployment of applications
2.     Expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices.
3.     Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
4.     Work extensively with cross-functional teams across.
5.     Work with the business team and project managers to convert functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
6.     The ideal candidate will be a leader, builder, and operator. He/she should be able to operate in a very fast-paced environment where time to hit the market is supercritical.

Desired Candidate profile: 
1.     A Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education from Elite College or institution and work experience.
2.     4+ years of Software Development experience.
3.     Excellent object-oriented design and coding skills (Java, C++ on a UNIX or Linux platform).
4.     Very strong software development background including design patterns, data structures, test-driven development.
5.     Ability to design and implement systems end to end on your own while maintaining highest coding standards.
6.     Excellent knowledge of design patterns and ability to reflect it in their code.
7.     Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers on the same.
8.     Mandatory work experience in skills sets: REST API, JDBC, RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
9.     Solid Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
10.  Software development experience in Servlet, JSP, Spring, AWS, S3, SQS, building web services and highly scalable applications or Google Cloud Suite.
11.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As Java Developer at BRIDGEi2i, you will participate in design, development and implementation of architectural deliverables of custom projects and products of BRIDGEi2i in Business Intelligence Applications. The role includes working closely with lead, testers, customers, project managers, designers. 

You are expected to develop prototypes of the system design and work with lead, frontend developers, testers and project managers as appropriate throughout development cycle. You may work on multiple projects and products. You will contribute as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource; providing tech knowledge and capabilities as team member and individual contributor.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in core Java/J2EE
• Strong knowledge of one of the web application framework such as Spring 4, Hibernate
• Good knowledge of relation database, SQL and ORM 
• Possess good knowledge of object-oriented design and data structure
• Knowledge of web services (Restful) is preferred
• Knowledge of UI frameworks is an added advantage (AngularJS 2.0/4.0, Java script, HTML, CSS, JQuery, React JS) 
• Curiosity and attention to detail 
• Adaptable to changing technology and restrictions, design challenges, deadlines, and project requirements 

Experience

• Should have 4+ Years of experience in Software Development.