Technical Lead- Java/J2EE Development

Job Description

Full Stack Developer (Java and Angular)

Location: Remote

Experience required: 3+ years

Requirements:

• Total 3+ years of experience in Java and J2EE development
• 3 years of experience in Full Stack development using Java and Angular 2.0 and above
• Experience in Spring Boot and Spring MVC
• 1 year of experience in AWS Services
• Experience in writing DB queries - SQL & PL SQL
• Experience in RESTful API/SOAP based services
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

This role is physically based out of Mauritius and will require you to relocate to Mauritius. Relocation expenses like air tickets/work visa/permit/shared accomodation/medical insurance/daily travel costs 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.

We are a forward-thinking company Hookux seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will work on a variety of exciting projects that require problem-solving, innovation, and scalability. One such project is, a stock market and crypto investing simulation platform that teaches children financial skills through gamified competition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Design and implement API endpoints and server-side logic.
• Work closely with the design and product teams to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write well-documented, clean code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, with expertise in React.js for front-end development.
• Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or other backend technologies.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficient in version control (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools.
• Experience with agile methodologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with React Native for mobile app development.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology or cryptocurrency-related platforms.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• years of experience in full stack development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and learning.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.

Requirements: 

• 5-8 years of experience in software development 

• Solid working experience in Java and J2EE development skills. 

• Object-oriented and service-oriented design concepts, including knowledge of data transfer objects and associated design patterns. 

• Experience with Angular Framework, JavaScript, and CSS. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Web design patterns and front end technologies like HTML5, JQuery and MVC framework like spring and Spring Boot. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to solicit and formalize requirements and work with end users/customers. 

• Experience with agile development methodology. 

What will your job look like?

• Develop product modules and enhancements as per functional specs
• Assist in preparing functional and technical design specifications
• Work with business analysts, QA, and IT departments as required

All you need is…

• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills applying software engineering principles
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while also being able to execute work independently
• Ability to write modular, clean, efficient code
• Eagerness to learn and interest in new technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Diligence in all aspects of work performed

Must Have

Technical Skills

• Backend languages/frameworks:
• J2EE (Java, JSP, Servlets)
• Spring Framework ecosystem and micro-services
• Tag Libraries
• UI layer programming:
• HTML
• DHTML
• JavaScript
• cascading style sheets (CSS)
• React/Angular
• Databases:
• SQL queries, indexing, views

Work Experience

• 3+ years of relevant software development experience
• Usage of SVN or similar SCM system
• Usage of Eclipse or similar IDE

Educational Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

JD of Java Full Stack Developer:-

  Java 8 / java 11

o Strong on OOPS concepts / not theoretically, should be able to analyze the outcome of a code snippet and also should have an ability to write code during the interview

o Should be well versed with the key features of Java 8 / Java 11

o Some of the concepts to mentions would be

§ Upcasting / downcasting  / exception handling

  JUNIT5 – Mockito / PowerMock

  JPA & Hibernate

o Should be well versed with Java persistence and key concepts, to mention a few as below

o First level cache

o Second level cache

o N+1 problem

  Microservices

o Should be well versed with the design patterns, to mention few such as

§ Aggregator

§ Circuit breaker

§ CQRS

o Should be able to explain a micro-service for CURD operations with spring boot

o Should be well versed with the HTTP codes

  Splunk / Kibana

·         Frontend tools:- Angular/React/Nodejs.