Applications Development Java Programmer - Assistant Vice President

This is an intermediate-level, hands-on technical role for an Applications Development Java Programmer . The position requires significant hands-on coding and development in Java to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for application systems, hands‑on coding, development and programming.
Responsibilities Core Development & Implementation
Code, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code for high-volume, low-latency applications.
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
Write well-designed, testable, and scalable code in accordance with software development standards and best practices.
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
Analysis, Design & Architecture
Analyze user requirements to define business objectives and translate them into technical specifications.
Participate in architectural and design discussions to create robust and scalable solutions.
Produce detailed specifications and software design documents.
Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
Unit Testing & Code Quality
Code and develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to ensure code quality.
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.
Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
Maintenance & Support
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure they meet business needs.
Prepare and produce releases of software components.
Provide technical support for applications in production, responding to and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Collaboration & Documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software.
Document and maintain software functionality, processes, and technical specifications.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project status and technical issues.
Required Qualifications
5-8 years of Java Development experience in cloud environment
Proficiency in programming in Java, API, Cloud engineering
Hands on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
Experience in Oracle, SQL, NoSql - MongoDB
Experience in Cloud - Openshift Kubernetes, Messaging systems - MQ, Kafka
Experience of following clean code principles
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Able to independently work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Recommended Qualifications
Experience in Financial domain with focus on Payments is a plus
Understanding of GenAI, LLMs is a plus
Experience in integrating mainframe applications with Kafka or API is a plus
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
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