Java Developer

We are currently seeking a full stack software engineer that can architect, design, develop and test applications using the following technologies: React JS, Spring Boot and REST API

Responsibilities:

·      Architect and design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions

·      Lead the engineering team on all design and development work.

·      Hands on with implementing solutions and functions which collaborates with AI/ML products.

·     Experience with system diagrams, technical specifications, implementation and support plans.

·      Can work in close association with team and communicate efficiently with senior management on various Tech development aspects.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor's degree/Masters/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field..

·      8+ years of experience architecting and designing software solutions.

·      5+ years of experience using UI based technologies such as JavaScript/Typescript, React and/or Next JS

·      5+ years of development experience with Object Orientated Programming (e.g., Java, C++)

·      5+ years of experience with (CI/CD) and Agile methodology

·      5+ years of experience building large scale distributed applications.

·      Hands on experience developing custom file viewers.

·      Experience with web development frameworks, databases, and version control systems

·      Hands on experience with integrating the front end with the back end using REST API’s

Primary Skill

• UI (Vue JS or Angular JS)
• Server Side (Java or Python) & AWS serverless framework.
• Must have hands-on experience on serverless framework.
• Experience on AWS.
• Must have good experience on AWS (Overall knowledge, EC2 Volume, EC2 SecurityGroup, EC2 AMI, Lambda, S3, AWSbackup, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CloudTrail, IAM, SecretsManager, StepFunction, CostExplorer, KMS, VPC/Subnet)
• Working experience on development/staging/production servers.
• Good testing and verification skills
• Knowledge on SSL certificates and encryption.

Secondary Skill

• Scripting using Python
• Good to have knowledge of identity management.

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing communication skills.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
• Should have skills to understand and analysis customers requirements and expectations.
• Must have experience in interaction with customer
• Work experiences with international cross-culture teams (Good to have)

About the role:

We're looking for a seasoned backend specialist skilled in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and robust Java development. The role encompasses crafting and maintaining AEM templates, components, and integrations while upholding clean coding practices.

Responsibilities:

AEM Development & Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain AEM templates, components, and workflows.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure seamless integration of web components into AEM.
• Implement and manage content structures within the AEM platform, including content types, taxonomies, and metadata.

Java Development:

• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable Java code to enhance the backend capabilities of AEM.
• Optimize performance of AEM instances, leveraging Java best practices and tools.
• Work with other Java-based tools and frameworks that integrate with the AEM ecosystem.

System Integration:

• Integrate AEM with other enterprise systems, databases, and third-party services using APIs, web services, or other methods.
• Ensure data consistency and reliability across integrations.
• Ensure backend solutions adhere to clean coding practices.
• Conduct and participate in regular code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Stay updated on the latest AEM patches and updates, and ensure timely application for security and performance.

Performance & Scalability:

• Monitor AEM backend performance and optimize as necessary to ensure smooth operation.
• Work with infrastructure teams on scaling solutions, ensuring the AEM platform can handle growth in traffic and content.
• 8 years’ experience in development, with atleast 4+ years in AEM
• Strong expertise in Java with a focus on backend development.
• Proven experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and understanding of its architecture and components.
• Proficiency in developing and managing OSGi components and services, with an understanding of OSGi configurations, lifecycle, and modularity aspects.
• Deep knowledge of JCR standards, including experience with node structures, versioning, and query languages like XPath or SQL2.
• Experience with AEM built in and exgternal search engine
• Knowledge of clean coding practices and principles with a track record of applying them in past roles.
• Familiarity with RESTful services, and integration patterns with AEM.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
• Comfortable with server configurations, caching strategies, and optimizing AEM dispatcher setups.
• Knowledge of CDN.
• Maintain code quality through regular code reviews, unit testing, and following established best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and incorporate them into projects as deemed fit.
• Good communication including written, diagrammatic, and oral to unwind complexities in solutions to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Keep up with the latest trends, be a disruptive thinker and have experience of driving cultural change in organizations.
• Passionate innovator.
• Self-motivated and capable of leading initiatives with little or no supervision.
• Flexible to meet changing requirements and priorities.
• Good inter-personal skills combined with willingness to listen and learn.
• Able to react positively under pressure to deliver solutions in a timely manner.
• Enjoy results-oriented and thought-provoking work with a strong desire to progress career.
• Able to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Able to express compassion and have engineering empathy.
• Willing to travel as required by role, when needed.

Academic requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related computer engineering degree is preferred but relevant work experience and proven background is foremost.

Position Purpose:

The Software Engineer II is responsible for independently developing and assisting in the design of a product that our customers and associates love. As a Software Engineer II, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Software Engineer IIs may be involved in configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

Delivery and Execution - Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable software solutions; Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met; Works with Product Team to ensure user stories that are developer-ready, easy to understand, and testable; Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases; Writes custom code or scripts to do destructive testing to ensure adequate resiliency in production; Program configuration/modification and setup activities on large projects using HD approved methodology; Configures commercial off the shelf solutions to align with evolving business needs Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively

Learning - Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels; Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems

Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Assists in creating new and better ways for the team to be successful; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people; Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Education Required:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Years of Relevant Work Experience:

3+ years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have worked in a SaaS Company
• Experience in creating developer friendly integrations with other Apps/Software
• Experience in writing SQL queries against a relational database
• Experience in version control systems
• Experience in front end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks
• Experience in an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java)
• Experience in source code version control
• Experience in Relational or noSQL database technology
• Experience in cloud computing techniques
• Experience in CI/CD tools
• Experience in microservice-based architecture
• Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
• Exposure to security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication
• Exposure to creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests

Position Summary

The Java Software Developer designs and develops computer applications using the Java programming language. Managing small-to-large scale projects, with respect to business impact, throughout the development life cycle. In this role, you can expect to leverage your 5+ years of Java engineering skills and knowledge to develop, test, and release features assigned to you and the Software Development team. You will be challenged daily to solve problems, expand your knowledge of the existing platform, and the technologies that can be used to continuously improve it.

Essential Functions

• Owns assigned projects throughout the development life cycle, from design through quality testing. Develops high quality code that delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.
• Utilizes techniques including pair programming to ensure code quality. Additionally, maintains code quality through best practices, unit testing, and code quality automation.
• Supports continuous integration process.
• Collaborates closely with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software.
• Develops intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
• Professionally maintains all software and provides regular updates that address client and/or company concerns.
• Analyzes and tests programs and products before formal launch. Addresses and troubleshoots coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace.
• Ensures software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information.
• Actively seeks ways to improve business software processes and interactions.
• When needed, provides valuable coaching and training for team members to ensure all employees are confident in the use of software applications.
• Regularly modifies software to fix errors, adapt to new hardware, improve overall performance, and/or upgrade interfaces.
• Directs system testing and validation procedures. Provides software programming and documentation development.
• Provides project proposals and project status updates to clients and departments, as needed. Prepares recommendations and project plans for the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Works closely with clients and departments to resolve technical issues - including (but not limited to) software system design and maintenance.
• Regularly participates in an agile delivery process by helping size stories. Owns, researches, and recommends new solutions.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical aptitude to solve complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• Skilled in object-oriented (OO) design and design pattern.
• Skilled with Java 8 features, such as lambdas and streams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of API design standards, patterns, and best practices (especially Swagger and OpenAPI 3.0, REST, SOAP, MQ, JSON, Microservices etc.).
• Expert understanding of Spring Framework, Spring MVC REST, ORM/Hibernate and JDBC. As well as Hibernate/JPA and Object-relational mapping, including performance considerations.
• Experienced with RDBM systems: MYSQL Server, Oracle.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with the following front-end technologies: HTML, Javascript, CSS, Angular, Git, SQL, Maven

Experience

• Experience as a Java Developer, Java Engineer, or similar role required (i.e., Spring Framework / Spring boot and J2EE development required).
• Experience designing and developing REST API / web applications.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum) and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, Business Analysts) a major plus.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Cloud/SAAS integration, a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field of study or equivalent level of education and experience.

• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React.
• Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.