Senior Java Developer

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of Java-based applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and technical standards. The Senior Java Developer will play a key role in reviewing existing systems for improvements, delivering scalable backend solutions, and supporting the full software development lifecycle.

The role will also be expected to contribute to technical documentation, mentor team members, and participate in project planning and implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·Troubleshoot and provide suggestions to resolve any applications issues.

·Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable Java-based applications and services.

·Review existing systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

·Ensure adherence to clean code practices and industry standards.

·Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.

·Write and maintain technical documentation, including system design and specifications.

·Perform unit, integration, and system testing to ensure software quality.

·Guide and support testing activities, including creating test plans and scenarios.

·Monitor application health post-deployment and proactively resolve issues.

·Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems promptly and effectively.

·Identify system gaps or weaknesses and propose actionable improvements.

·Ensure implementations match technical specifications and user expectations.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business goals.

·Communicate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders when required.

·Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior developers.

·Work diligently to meet project deadlines and deliverables, including during critical release periods.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Qualifications

·Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent

·Preference for those certified with Java Certification

Work Experience

·Minimum 5 years of experience in Java development.

·Minimum 2 year of experience with cloud services (AWS preferred)

·Experience working in the financial industry is a plus.

·Having some experience (1 year or more) with NextJS or ReactJS will be an added plus for consideration.

Skills & Competencies

·Strong programming skills in Java.

·Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and design patterns.

·Ability to analyze, debug, and resolve performance or functionality issues.

·Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·Willingness to go the extra mile to meet critical project timelines.

·Familiarities with the following JAVA Frameworks:

oSpring / SpringBoot Framework

oJAVA Server-Side Technologies

oJAX-WS with CXF

oRest and JSON

oUnit Testing and Integrated Testing

·Familiarity with the following databases

oMySQL

oPostgresql

oKnowledge of Oracle / Tibero is a plus

·Familiarity with Financial Industry is a plus

·Knowledge of other programming languages especially NextJS / ReactJS will be and added bonus for considerations.

·Understanding of the following concepts:

oProper Object-Oriented Programming

oSoftware Design Patterns and Anti-Patterns

oIOC / MVC

oTest Driven Development

·Familiar with the following tools:

oGit

oJira

oSonarqube