Applications Development Java Programmer – Assistant Vice President

Job Overview

This is a hands-on technical developer role for a Applications Development Java Programmer. The position requires expert-level hands-on coding and development in Java of new or revised application systems and programs. The successful candidate will develop and code for complex requirements following architectural and industry best practices.
Responsibilities:

Core Development

• Development, and maintenance of efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code for high-volume, low-latency applications.
• Architect and write well-designed, testable, and scalable code, setting the standard for software development best practices within the team.
• Ensure and take ownership of the optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Analysis of complex user requirements to define business objectives and build robust solutions.
• Create and own detailed technical specifications and low level software architecture documents and detailed solution architecture documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion the adoption of new technologies and frameworks to enhance the application stack.

Unit Testing & Code Quality

• Implement testing automation scripts, including unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Do peer code reviews, enforcing high standards of code quality and providing constructive feedback to the team.
• Drive continuous improvement by investigating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Maintenance & Support

• Ownership and accountability of the code that is delivered including problem solving during any production issues.
• Provide expert-level technical support for applications in production, leading the resolution of critical issues in a timely manner.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other senior developers, to deliver high-quality software.
• Establish and enforce standards for documenting software functionality, processes, and technical specifications.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional Java Development experience, with significant time spent in a cloud environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, API design, and Cloud engineering principles.
• Extensive, hands-on experience architecting and building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot.
• Deep experience with Oracle, SQL, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Proven experience with Cloud-native technologies, including OpenShift, Kubernetes, and messaging systems like MQ and Kafka.
• A strong commitment to and experience in applying clean code principles and design patterns.
• In-depth understanding and practical application of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience with DevOps practices and building/maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work autonomously in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and programming of complex software applications.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Significant experience in the Financial domain with a focus on Payments is a strong plus.
• Understanding and practical experience with GenAI and LLMs is a plus.
• Experience in architecting integrations for mainframe applications with Kafka or APIs is a plus.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one critical area of Applications Development.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities and strategy quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and influential 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.

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