Agile / Java / HTML 5 / Sql
My is a leading financial player based in canary wharf
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for implementing technical solutions using Java, SQL and HTML 5 technologies within our packaged software products and utility programs as well as assisting with design as necessary. The Sr. Software Developer has dotted line responsibility to the technical lead of the project to which s/he is currently assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop highly scalable, performant OO applications in a pure Java and/or J2EE, HTML5 environment.
* Work as part of an Agile Scrum team on multiple challenging development problems. As a member of a Scrum team, developers will be expected to participate in test planning as well as development planning exercises, pair program and occasionally work on test cases and provide mentoring to junior resources.
* Work with our Architects and Development Leads to understand and implement technical specifications written in standard design tools such as UML Class and Activity diagrams.
* Utilize and improve your working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, GoF patterns, and large-scale system software principles.
* Understand security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them during development.
* Research design specifications as needed with direction from Development Leads.
* Keep management informed of task progress, issues, etc. throughout the development process.
* Assist the Architect team and Development Leads in developing and enforcing best practices within the development group.
* Generate estimates for project proposals and programming tasks as needed with direction from Development Leads.
* Assist in providing development documentation, technical training and documentation for support groups, as well as testing guidance for the quality analysts.
* Participate in Design Inspections and Code Walk-through Reviews as appropriate.
* Efficiently develop high quality code from current designs enforcing appropriate coding standards .
* Perform maintenance and support activities as necessary.
* Assist with gathering of specifications as needed.
* Assist in unit testing code as needed. This may include the code of other team members.
* Able to work hours outside the normal business hours on occasion.
* Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS in related field or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
* Solid computer science fundamentals.
* Knowledge of the core Java, Spring, Hibernate and/or J2EE platforms or RIA experience.
* Comfortable doing small-scale design in addition to hands-on implementation.
* Solid experience using most GoF patterns.
* A working knowledge of large-scale systems software.
* Experience working on highly-scalable systems.
* Ability to effectively understand UML, including Class, Activity and State diagrams.
* Experience with distributed, fault-resilient systems software.
* Real-world experience with heavily threaded systems.
* Comfortable working on large-scale systems of over 1,000 classes.
* Familiarity or a STRONG INTEREST in working with the following is desired:
○ Development of packaged software products.
○ Metadata-driven, adaptive systems.
○ Code generators.
○ IntelliJ IDEA.
○ Design-by-contract.
○ Pattern Based Design.
○ Behavior-Driven Development
○ Dynamic languages such as Python, Ruby or Smalltalk.
○ General understanding of systems and application administration. Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Domain.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* At least 4 years primarily Java related programming and design.
* Understanding of best practices in software product development
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication skills, verbal and written.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, time and resources.
* Ability to work with specific deadlines.
* Effective interpersonal skills; the ability to handle objections and counter feedback professionally.
* Ability and willingness to travel when necessary, up to 5 %.
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My is a leading financial player based in canary wharf
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Software Developer is responsible for implementing technical solutions using Java, SQL and HTML 5 technologies within our packaged software products and utility programs as well as assisting with design as necessary. The Sr. Software Developer has dotted line responsibility to the technical lead of the project to which s/he is currently assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop highly scalable, performant OO applications in a pure Java and/or J2EE, HTML5 environment.
* Work as part of an Agile Scrum team on multiple challenging development problems. As a member of a Scrum team, developers will be expected to participate in test planning as well as development planning exercises, pair program and occasionally work on test cases and provide mentoring to junior resources.
* Work with our Architects and Development Leads to understand and implement technical specifications written in standard design tools such as UML Class and Activity diagrams.
* Utilize and improve your working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, GoF patterns, and large-scale system software principles.
* Understand security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them during development.
* Research design specifications as needed with direction from Development Leads.
* Keep management informed of task progress, issues, etc. throughout the development process.
* Assist the Architect team and Development Leads in developing and enforcing best practices within the development group.
* Generate estimates for project proposals and programming tasks as needed with direction from Development Leads.
* Assist in providing development documentation, technical training and documentation for support groups, as well as testing guidance for the quality analysts.
* Participate in Design Inspections and Code Walk-through Reviews as appropriate.
* Efficiently develop high quality code from current designs enforcing appropriate coding standards .
* Perform maintenance and support activities as necessary.
* Assist with gathering of specifications as needed.
* Assist in unit testing code as needed. This may include the code of other team members.
* Able to work hours outside the normal business hours on occasion.
* Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS in related field or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
* Solid computer science fundamentals.
* Knowledge of the core Java, Spring, Hibernate and/or J2EE platforms or RIA experience.
* Comfortable doing small-scale design in addition to hands-on implementation.
* Solid experience using most GoF patterns.
* A working knowledge of large-scale systems software.
* Experience working on highly-scalable systems.
* Ability to effectively understand UML, including Class, Activity and State diagrams.
* Experience with distributed, fault-resilient systems software.
* Real-world experience with heavily threaded systems.
* Comfortable working on large-scale systems of over 1,000 classes.
* Familiarity or a STRONG INTEREST in working with the following is desired:
○ Development of packaged software products.
○ Metadata-driven, adaptive systems.
○ Code generators.
○ IntelliJ IDEA.
○ Design-by-contract.
○ Pattern Based Design.
○ Behavior-Driven Development
○ Dynamic languages such as Python, Ruby or Smalltalk.
○ General understanding of systems and application administration. Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Domain.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* At least 4 years primarily Java related programming and design.
* Understanding of best practices in software product development
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication skills, verbal and written.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, time and resources.
* Ability to work with specific deadlines.
* Effective interpersonal skills; the ability to handle objections and counter feedback professionally.
* Ability and willingness to travel when necessary, up to 5 %.