Software Specialist (Java)

Job Description:

As a software engineer, you will work with highly skilled and experienced engineers who have their work measured against the highest standards. In your daily work, you will:

- Turn designs and product specifications into functional, and scalable backend components including, but not limited to micro services, DB, and integration between systems.

- Communicate with the Product Owner, BA, UI/UX Designer, front-end developers, and other backend developers to clarify requirements and propose solutions.

- Develop high-quality code that follows industry standard best practices regarding accessibility, performance, and code standards.

- Building reusable code for future use.

- Assist in the integration testing, system testing, user acceptance testing and implementation.

- Work closely with the team leader and project manager to ensure your projects are on track. Carry out the day-to day tasks such as stand-up calls, meetings, deployments and relevant essential activities.

- Work with technical leads to research and stay on top of new technologies and development best practices. Accurate estimation and delivery of deadlines.

Qualifications

- 5 + YOE in Java Developer

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent;

- Strong experience in Java (Java SE, Java EE/Spring/ Spring Boot).

- Practical knowledge of version control systems, Git flow, Trunk, and GitHub flow branching strategies.

- Writing maintainable code that is well thought out and can be reused across multiple projects.

- Experience developing RESTful APIs.

- Understanding of key design patterns.

- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.

- Familiar with DevOps toolchain: GitHub, CircleCI, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube, et al.

- Experience in banking, finance, or securities sectors is a big plus.

- Experience in Agile (Scrum or Kanban)

- Good problem- solving skill.

- Be able to work under deadline pressure.

- Proactive in work