Java Software Developer at Arca Payments Limited

Summary

• The Software Developer will manage Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing
• The role will also design, develop and deliver high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.
• The position will be charged but not limited with the following responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning:

• Works with other software developers, the software architect and designers in conceptualising and developing new software programs and applications
• Plans own work in phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects
• Assists in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications
• Performs research on the requirements of software users and documents findings to serve
• Works closely with the Team Leader, Business Analyst and Product Owner for understanding the functional and system requirement

Acquisition & Deployment:

• Conducts research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Recommends, schedule, and performs software improvements and upgrades

Operational Management:

• Consistently writes, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications and PCIDSS standards
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software application.
• Write and execute unit tests for developed software applications.
• Perform peer to peer code reviews.
• Participate and contribute to software architectural design sessions.
• Maintain and implement source control & version management.
• Create technical documentation for all software applications.
• Deploy all developed application to the development environment for QA and Testing.
• Guide & follow through on developed software applications to ensure successful UAT and subsequent shipment.
• Works closely with the QA team to ensure quality and timely software development within his/her responsibilities
• Runs and monitors software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
• Administers critical analysis of test results and delivers solutions to problem areas
• Ensures robust and sustainable enterprise social collaboration architecture for software development by monitoring matrices of the SOA, and fixing complaints/bugs logged by customers
• Installs software products for end users as required
• Creates and manages Application Programming Interface (API)
• Writes programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Removes code script from company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Liaises with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems

Requirements

• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience
• Proven hands-on Software Development experience
• Proven working experience in Java development
• Experience in the financial/payments industry
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction management etc)
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience in the Spring Framework
• Experience as a Sun Certified Java Developer
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Experience with test-driven development
• Understanding of Agile development methodology

Compensation

• Compensation and benefits are highly attractive and competitive.