Java Developer

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Job description

We believe cloud based technology has changed how we work. Our commercial lending SaaS platform empowers our client base of brokers and lenders to create a seamless borrower experience, manage a network of brokers, & scale their entire lending organization in the cloud powered by LendingWise

Company Description

Do you want to work for a company powering the digital lending transformation across numerous lending verticals? We work to make a lending platform that is robust, customizable, & turnkey for numerous business purpose lending products like residential/commercial real estate lending, business funding, SBA, Equipment, MCA and more. The lending suite of products includes a CRM, LOS, Marketplace, and Servicing capabilities, ALL-IN-ONE platform. It’s the holy grail for every private lender/commercial lender/bank/Credit Union or broker of any size. We launched in early 2018 and have seen explosive growth nationwide.

Position Summary

LendingWise is looking for a Full Stack Developer/Architect who has the ability to define, develop and manage the existing architecture strategy for the LendingWise platform & its inter-connected products related to CRM, LOS, Servicing & Marketplace of lenders. You will be responsible for introducing new applications, services, and technologies into the LendingWise technical landscape and you will take responsibility for the initiatives you designed. You will need expert level knowledge of a variety of business domains including, but not limited to, CRM, Loan Origination, Loan Servicing, Payment integration, & API connectivity for various integrations for mortgage vendors (Plaid, Corelogic, DocMagic, Docusign, etc… & CRMs like hubspot, salesforce, etc… You need to manage input from our product owner/manager & CEO and assume overall responsibility for the execution of multiple, large-scale, mission critical initiatives. You will be accountable to a variety of primary business stakeholders for the quality and success of programs assigned to you. An acute sense of attention to detail is necessary. This role requires working with teams within and outside the USA. Flexibility in working hours will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Help plan, architect, & review various phases, features, bugs, & enhancements of the CRM, Loan Origination, & Loan Servicing platform & API connectivity hub

Introduce new tools and fresh insights to assist with development goals

Work on new features, enhancements, bugs & refactor code to MVC structure within the LendingWise platform

Requirements

Deep knowledge of Core PHP & other PHP frameworks, including strong experience with MVC patterns

JavaScript, HTML, Bootstrap

MySQL & Stored Procedures

Excellent skills in object-oriented programming and MVC design patterns

Comfortable working with SSH command line & GitHub version control, & PHP Storm

Solid knowledge of RESTful API endpoints

Multi-tenant CRM, ERP, Real Estate, Loan or FinTech Experience required

Compensation:

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

2 weeks paid time off annually

Flexible work schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking a Full stack Developer to contribute to the development of our Analytics platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in each stage of the product development process, collaborating with a team of developers and designers to deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain web applications using PHP (Laravel), React (Next.js), Node.js

- Implement server-side scripting, API development

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

- Build and scale an analytics platform that meets business requirements.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate best practices into the development process.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

- Tech Stack: PHP (Laravel), React (Next.js), MySQL, Tailwind

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills

- 2-3 years of experience using PHP, MySQL

- 1 years of experience in Laravel, React.js

- Knowledge of Design patterns and OOPs concepts

- Knowledge of Linux / Unix flavors

- Familiarity with RESTful API principles and best practices

- Knowledge of Git

- Should be able to work independently

BONUS POINTS

- Familiarity with Node.js, Python

- Exposure to any of the cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure

- Familiarity with LLMs

About Us:

We’re a young team of F&B enthusiasts who live and breathe data. At Kitchen Spurs, we believe decisions should be driven by insights—not instincts. We partner closely with restaurant teams, taking the operational burden of marketplace management off their shoulders—handling aggregator platforms, uncovering trends, and eliminating hours of manual work. All of this is powered by our robust analytics platform, designed to decode performance data into clear, actionable strategies. With our support, restaurants can focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional customer experiences—the only metric that drives lasting success.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Task:

• Design, implement and maintain Java application phases
• To take part in software and architectural development activities
• Conduct software analysis, programming, testing and debugging
• Identifying production and non-production application issues
• Transforming requirements into stipulations
• Develop, test, implement and maintain application software
• Recommend changes to improve established Java application processes
• Develop technical designs for application development
• Develop application code for Java programs

We wish:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with excellent Java development skills
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in delivering solutions in a JavaEE 6 environment
• Open-source frameworks and standards Hibernate, Spring JDBC
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Ant, Eclipse, Maven, SVN, SoapUI, JIRA, Bamboo
• WS concepts and protocols: WSDL, REST, SOAP, JMS, XSLT, XML Schema
• Experienced with one or more open-source ESB products (JBOSS FUSE ESB, Apache Camel, Apache service mix) and/or message-oriented middleware and Active MQ, JMS
• Strong Java unit test skills
• Good experience in design patterns & design principles
• Experience with Webservices, PLSQL and SQL (Oracle 10g or above)
• Experience in Oops development with Core Java
• Desirable: Experience with:
  • Elastic Search, Smooks, Lucene, Jasper, Report
  • Domain-driven design
  • Experience with NoSQL technologies: Casandra, Mongo DB
  • Experience with agile development practices (Eg Scrum) and continuous integration environment
  • A J2EE application and web containers such as GlassFish, Jetty, Tomcat
  • CMMi-5 level process experience advantage

We Offer:

• Freedom to realize your ideas & individual career & development opportunities.
• A motivating work environment, flat hierarchical structure, numerous company events which cannot be forgotten and fun at the workplace with flexibilities.
• Professional challenges and career development opportunities.

• 12 to 16 years of experience in enterprise level software architecture, design, development (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Experienced in Full Stack product development
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related field
• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design and problem solving.
• Extensive knowledge and deep understanding of Java and related technologies
• Experience with modern software development methodologies: Agile/Kanban, CI/CD, DevOps, etc.
• Proficiency in Full Stack product development
• Proficiency with Java is essential.
• Proficiency with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML CSS is essential
• Proficient with REST APIs
• Proficient with product development experience on both front end and back end
• Experience with AWS and/or other public cloud technologies.
• Database Experience (query optimization, index generation, caching) or NoSQL DBs a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Core PHP: Yes/No(Mandatory)

2) JavaScript and JQuery: Yes/No(Mandatory)

3) Ajax: Yes/No

4) Curl: Yes/No

Github will be an added advantage

MYSQL: 

Stored Procedures: Yes/No

Indexes: Added advantage

Triggers: Added advantage

• Ability to code and implement front-end web applications and backend processing systems.
• Research, evaluate, and prototype new methodologies, technologies, Prepare proofs-of-concept.
• Convert business requirements into technical documentation using UML diagrams.
• Accountable for peer review, and quality using various design principles and patterns.
• Responsible for team members learning.
• Enforce to follow Secure Coding guidelines.
• Provide clear communication and set expectations to team members.
• Assist Project Manager in defining and refining project scope and work.
• Foreseeing the project risk and define mitigation plan and keep the manager updated.

Skills Required:

• Multi-tier Web Services / RESTful APIs
• C++, Java, C#, .Net
• Web API Frameworks (spring, ASP .NET Core, ExpressJS, etc.)
• Frontend Javascript Frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
• Understanding and usage of the unit testing framework. Like NUnit, x unit, and JUnit
• Knowledge of SQL and writing queries
• Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Effective communication, Teamwork, Team Handling, Adaptability, Flexibility, Leadership, Problem-solving, Work Ethics, and Creativity.
• Well-versed with the version control systems. Like git, gitlab, bitbucket etc. 
• Good to have knowledge of Microservices architecture.

Education Required:

• Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) are preferred.

• Own and implement features used by large customers like Truecaller, Mozilla, Zomato, Netflix, etc.
• Performance, Security and Usability goals are in DNA.
• Full ownership and accountability of Microservices which includes day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Business and technical Metric definitions and reviews.
• Drive CI & CD Evaluate technologies and development stacks for API-based platform which scales to 100,000 transactions per second.
• Perform push-button deployments of any version of the software to any environment on demand.
• Design and build web apps that are scalable and puts user experience front and center.
• Develop modular UI components for company-wide reuse.
• Evolve a common design language for UI across apps.
• Establish and advocate front-end coding guidelines.
• Meld UX and great-looking UI while keeping excellent code quality.
• Own end-to-end life cycle of the product from requirement analysis, design, development, test, release, and maintenance.
• Develop reusable tools/libraries
• Identify opportunities for automation and collaboration points.
• Continuously improve cycle time, throughput, and code quality.
• Continuously improve value-adding-activities/non-value-adding activities ratio.

• 4 - 6 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficient in Python/Golang/Java/ http://node.js/">Node.js 
• Understanding of CSS, Advanced Javascript, http://vue.js/">Vue.js, http://react.js/">React.js, and other web technologies.
• Understanding of Rest based API Architecture
• Writing high-performance, reliable and maintainable code.  
• Excellent microservices pattern understanding.  
• Ability to define cross-core contracts and bring them to closure through collaboration.
• Good knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.  
• Experience working with AWS components [EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, ECS, Lambda].
• Analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Good aptitude in multi-threading and concurrency concepts.  
• Working knowledge of Git and proficiency with at least one build server: Jenkins/Travis/Bamboo.
• Good to have a telecom background

B.E. (Computers) or equivalent candidate is required for this profile along with expertise In Java/ PHP Programming. We are looking for a thoughtful Java/ PHP Developer. Must have strong fundamentals. You will be joining the core team of a rapidly expanding company focusing on making Google Workspace- Cloud Telephony products. We are generally agnostic of language, technology or tools; we use whatever fits the bill best. However, we emphasize a lot on clean abstractions of code, loosely coupled services and good coding practices. You must possess the ability to work on projects without detailed instructions; being a self-starter and taking ownership is a crucial requirement for this role. Good Communication Skill is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build applications on Java/ PHP
• Code review 
• Guide team members 
• Keeping the code optimized and readable.
• Coordination with team members and customer
• Coding, Bug fixes and unit testing
• Coordination with team members and customer

Who Should apply 

1. Candidate should have  2-4 year of work experience  
2. PHP/ Java Developer
3. Having Good Communication Skills

Specific Skill Sets:

• We are looking for a candidate who can work flexibly
• Experience in working on any one of the MVC architectural pattern : Codeigniter / Laravel / Yii/ Struts 2 would be an added advantage 
• Know your way around HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, PHPScript, JQuery and frontend frameworks (such as Ember.js, React.js)
• Must have built SOAP / REST APIs / backends
• Knowledge of APIs and platform capabilities
• Past experience of shipping mobile products (live apps in Play Store a huge plus).
• Expertise in working on multi­threaded apps, XML & JSON, and web services. 
• Should be very strong in Computer Science fundamentals (such as threads, virtual memory, process stacks etc.)
• Should have worked on different data stores (RDBMS, No-SQL) and know when to use what, how to scale them etc.
• Ability to work on projects without detailed instructions; being a self­starter and taking ownership is a crucial requirement for this role.
• Good communication skills is an essential advantage for collaborating with customers and the team.