Senior Java Backend Developer – Assistant Vice President is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 8-12 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development (17+).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in building data processing applications.
- Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of SQL and database management systems, with experience in optimizing queries and data models.
- Solid understanding of in-memory data loading techniques and efficient data joining strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of Java tools and the ecosystem, including build tools (Maven/Gradle), testing frameworks, and dependency management.
- Demonstrable understanding and application of design patterns and architectural principles (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture).
- Proficient in Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
- Active knowledge and experience with static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube) and adherence to strong coding principles.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Good to Have:
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of Apache Spark/Flink for distributed processing.
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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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 8-12 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring framework
- Excellent knowledge of SQL and database management systems
- Solid understanding of in-memory data loading and data joining strategies
- Knowledge of Java tools and ecosystem including build and testing frameworks
- Understanding and application of design patterns and architectural principles
- Proficient in Test-Driven Development methodologies
- Experience with static code analysis tools like SonarQube
- Excellent communication skills
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