Java Software Engineer at Productive People Limited

Job description

• The Java Software Engineer will join client's back end engineering team responsible for developing the platforms that power our mobile banking apps.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and be capable of expressing complex ideas in clear and unambiguous terms.
• The position requires in-depth knowledge and familiarity with Java. 

The Java Software Engineer will be charged but not limited with the following responsibilities:

• Create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Java based components and interfaces.
• Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications
• Work closely with the Team Leader, Business Developers and Product Owner/Clients for understanding the functional and system requirements.
• Prepare and conduct system and programming tests in controlled, real life situations before they go live.
• Maintain proper and accurate documentation
• Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• BSc Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or any related course.
• Professional certifications are desired.
• Three (3) to five (5) years systems programming experience.
• Expert level knowledge of Java.
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies
• Experience with different data stores (relational and NoSQL) is essential including performance tuning
• Experience and working knowledge in system integration, web services (SOAP and REST), API development and  web security
• Experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL and excellent knowledge of SQL, and optimization
• Experience AJAX (JavaScript/HTML/CSS/XML) and Web Concepts – HTML, XML, & Stylesheets.
• Possess a firm grasp of algorithms, experience with large scale distributed systems, low latency programming and data structures
• Knowledge of banking protocols and processes will be an added advantage
• Passion for clean code and clear naming conventions.
• Result driven and highly execution focused.
• Excellent analytical and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Fluent oral and written English required. Knowledge of another major language is not mandatory but could be advantageous.