Java Developer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java and React JS.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

• Maintain code integrity and organization.

• Develop new user-facing features using React JS.

• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.

• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.

• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.

• Participate in team meetings and discussions to understand user needs and functionalities.

• Perform code reviews and improve and maintain code quality.

• Work closely with product management and back-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure applications are current and competitive.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in Java and React JS.

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.

• Experience with React JS workflows such as Redux, Flux, and Webpack.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.

• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Good project management skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of database management systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

• Job Title: Java Full Stack Engineer
• Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both frontend and backend components of our applications using Java and associated technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performing software solutions that meet our business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, experience with modern frontend frameworks, and a passion for full-stack development.
• Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong focus on Java.
• Proficiency in Java programming and frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of RESTful services, microservices architecture, and database management.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications, including frontend and backend components, using Java and other technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to create seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability to handle increasing user loads.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following best practices for software development.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring the stability and reliability of the applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems.
• Must-Have Skills:
• Java Programming: Deep knowledge of Java language, its ecosystem, and best practices.
• Frontend Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks like React or Angular.
• Backend Development: Expertise in developing and maintaining backend services using Java, Spring, and related technologies.
• Full Stack Development: Experience in both frontend and backend development, with the ability to work across the entire application stack.
• Soft Skills:
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to think critically and analytically to solve technical challenges.
• Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Hard Skills:
• Java Programming: Expert-level knowledge in Java and its application in full-stack development.
• Frontend Technologies: Proficient in frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Backend Development: Skilled in backend development using Java, Spring, Hibernate, and RESTful services.
• Full Stack Development: Experience in developing end-to-end solutions, from the user interface to backend services and databases.

• Job Title - Software Engineer - Frontend

• Reports Into - Lead Frontend Web Developer

• Location - Hybrid / Bangalore

A Little Bit About Kwalee….

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.

What’s In It For You?

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm

• Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best

• Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win 

• Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA

• Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind

• On site gym - take care of yourself

• Relocation support - available

• Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Robot Wars

• Pitch and make your own games on https://www.kwalee.com/blog/inside-kwalee/what-are-creative-wednesdays/">Creative Wednesdays! 

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As a Software Engineer - Frontend you’ll be part of the Frontend team, implementing beautiful web designs made by our designers to keep both our site and the internal web-based tools we use fresh and up to date on top of working on new projects alongside this, there is always something new and interesting to work on. 

Your Team Mates

The frontend team consists of both our frontend developers and designers, we work closely with all parts of the business to create tools that vary across the whole company, from the publishing team to create a portal for people to submit games, the marketing team on things like our website, all the way to our internal teams for things like administration and analytics.

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

• Implementing designs for our website/web tools created by our design team

• Create and update interactive interfaces used throughout the company

Your Hard Skills

• Minimum 2 years browser-based programming experience

• A proven track record of programming high quality and innovative web pages using Javascript, HTML5 & CSS3 and relevant frameworks (ideally ReactJS but could also be others e.g. AngularJS, NodeJS, Handlebars, jquery, gulp)

• An excellent working knowledge of various programming languages, databases and scripting tools including at least one of bash, MySQL, CouchBase, Python, Java, C#, JSP, PHP

• A creative mindset motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best

• Interest in mobile games

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. 

We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.

A Little More About Kwalee

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.

Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.

We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. 

We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

Web Application Developer

Job Description

Educational Qualifications:

Post-Graduation (Preferred): MCA/MSc/M.Tech. (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics).

Graduation (Mandatory): BE/B.Tech. (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics).

Certifications:

Relevant certification(s) would be an added advantage

Total Experience:

5+ years

Positions:

2

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with designing and building web applications using Java and Angular JS

• 3+ years of experience in writing JavaScript, CSS, and HTML

• 3+ years of experience in developing application codes and unit tests in AngularJS, Java Technologies, and Rest Web Services

• 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

• Experience developing complex software systems from the ground up, that have been successfully delivered to customers

• Proficient in CSS, HTML, and writing cross-browser compatible code

• Experience using JavaScript building tools like Gulp/ Grunt etc.

• Knowledge of JavaScript MV-VM/MVC frameworks including AngluarJS

• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

• Experience in software processes, web services, multi-tiered systems, workflow modeling, systems testing, and enterprise application integration

Tools & Techniques:

• Strong experience with Java and Angular JS

• Strong experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational/non-relational databases

• Strong knowledge in OOPS concepts and very good debugging skills

Personality traits (desired):

• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate with both business stakeholders and technical teams

• Ability to take full ownership of tasks and willingness to learn and experiment with new technology

• Ability to synthesize requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and facilitate engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines

Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical requirements, software design specifications and unit test cases

• Design, code and modify webpages, from layout to function and according to the design specifications

• Upgrade, configure and debug existing web applications

• Create reusable, effective, and scalable code

• Identify bottlenecks and bugs in the system and develop solutions

• Adapt interface for modern internet applications using the latest front-end technologies

• Take ownership and responsibility of components/processes within the team

• Support other developers with code review, etc.

Senior UI Developer

Role Objectives 

• Participate in complex design and software development tasks within schedule, task, and quality guidelines set in conjunction with the Senior Platform Specialists and Platform Architect
• Hands-on development and implementation of solutions including configuration of platform components and custom development
• Tasks associated with testing and documentation of solution implemented 

 Also

• Must be capable of coding and unit testing their code

• Team player with good interpersonal skills

• Should have strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Handlinh several priorities and delivering results in time in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

• Website and software application designing, building, or maintaining.
• Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media.
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in web development or related field, or relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications.
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular.
• Proficient in Web development.
• Should have 4 years of experience in web development.
• Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology.
• Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
• Able to solve complex problems.