- Must have 6-9 years of application development experience in the following:
- Java 17
- Spring, Spring Boot
- Rest API, Multi-Threading
- SQL Server database
- Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Code Whisperer) to accelerate development while maintaining high code quality.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing MCP servers to enable seamless integration between AI assistants and external systems, tools, and data sources.
- Strong familiarity with agentic AI principles, including autonomous decision-making systems, adaptive learning mechanisms, and intelligent agent architectures that can operate independently while learning from interactions.
- Advanced skills in prompt engineering techniques and model fine-tuning to optimize AI performance for specific use cases and domain requirements.
- Understanding of RDF (Resource Description Framework), SPARQL query language, and SHACL (Shapes Constraint Language) for data validation and modeling. Experience with semantic graph databases, particularly Stardog, and domain-specific ontologies including FIBO/CDM frameworks.
- Strong Knowledge of Java distributed computing technologies, Spring, REST, and modern Java web technologies
- The right candidate would also demonstrate solid OO programming including Object Oriented Design Patterns and have strong opinions on best programming practices
- Well versed with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools and techniques
- Improve and maintain continuous deployment methodologies including working with SQA teams to enforce unit, regression, and integration testing.
- Work closely with analysts to gather business requirements, develop and deliver highly scalable and numerate financial applications
- Validate developed solutions to ensure that requirements met, and the results meet the business needs
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to producing quality work in a timely manner.
- Must be confident, articulate and fast learner.
- Willing to progress in an exciting, fast paced environment.
- Self-starter with a natural curiosity to learn and develop capabilities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with cross functional teams.
- Strong team player who is comfortable working on a variety of projects using diverse technologies
Skills Required
- 6–9 years of application development experience
- Java 17 development experience
- Spring and Spring Boot experience
- REST API and multithreading experience
- SQL Server database experience
- Experience using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or CodeWhisperer
- Proficiency developing and implementing MCP servers
- Familiarity with agentic AI principles and intelligent agent architectures
- Advanced prompt engineering and model fine-tuning skills
- Understanding of RDF, SPARQL, and SHACL
- Experience with semantic graph databases, particularly Stardog
- Knowledge of FIBO/CDM domain-specific ontologies
- Knowledge of Java distributed computing technologies and modern Java web technologies
- Object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software best practices
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools and techniques
- Experience supporting unit, regression, and integration testing
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams
- Hybrid work arrangement with two mandatory days in the office
What We Do
@TechBlocks we power the software defined industries (SDI) of today and tomorrow. We are a software engineering and consulting firm. We build modern digital value chains and businesses reimagined to create frictionless experiences for innovative monetization methods and drive unforeseen efficiencies. We are known to build world class custom platforms and products that are cloud native for some of the worlds largest brands. We are the go to technology partners for born in digital businesses that grew with us from "Concept to Commercialization" and have revenues between $100M - $10B. We help modern businesses transition just from a technology outsourcing mentality to help create globally distributed digital COEs and mature them. Our converged COEs that we create in partnership with our clients help power software factories that are extremely dynamic. We have created modern digital COEs and factories that are created with a single minded goal to future proof our clients businesses. Everything we do is centred around two philosophies and practices - Design Thinking and Lean Engineering. Whether it is building digital commerce platforms, marketplace for worlds largest retailers or smart utilities applications and products or digital health products/platforms that power wearables, patches or devices across healthcare landscape; we do it all with speed and sophistication that is unmatched in the industry
