Senior Java Developers

1. JOB DETAILS:

Job title:

Backend Engineer

Reports to:

Technology Team Leader

Department:

Technology Department

Date prepared/revised:

14/12/2021

2. JOB PURPOSE:

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

• Assists in defining software architectures – Collaborates with leads to explore existing systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation, learns the applications capabilities
• Define and communicate technical design requirements.
• Collaborate with frontend web and mobile developers for all backend integrations.
• Builds software applications primarily for the Java platform and Spring framework – Follows coding standards and best practices.
• Maintain and enhance distributed applications.
• Optimize backend systems performance and code quality.
• Maintain and enhance REST APIs’(micro-services style)
• Build and maintain integration modules between backend systems and external systems.
• Build a healthy team environment via professional collaboration.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications in production and development environments.
• Stay up to date with current best practices and new emerging technologies and make sure we are implementing cutting-edge technologies to keep improving our backend systems.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant experience
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Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of basic Algorithms and Data Structures.
• Discipline in Test Driven Development.
• Very good understanding and experience with Authentication based systems and basic Cryptography.
• Exceptional experience and working knowledge of Java technologies and Spring framework.
• Good understanding of Micro-Services Design, Object Oriented Programming and Service Oriented Architecture.
• Experience in Docker Containers, build and deployment in a container environment.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, database systems.
• Detailed knowledge of the JVM Platform.
• Comfortable with Linux command-line interface.
• Experience working with Git in a CI/CD environment
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of the continuous integration practices.
• Experience and thorough understanding of Agile Software Development
• Strong communication and soft skills, able to motivate, mentor and help fellow developers as well as communicate complex ideas effectively
• Detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercises independence and self-motivation while still being able to work with others collaboratively with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Self-motivated with positive energy