Java Developer, AVP

Responsible for developing, enhancing, modifying and/or maintaining applications in the Enterprise Risk Technology environment. Software developers design, code, test, debug and document programs as well as support activities for the corporate systems architecture. Employees work closely with business partners in defining requirements for system applications. Employees typically have in-depth knowledge of development tools and languages. Is clearly recognized as a content expert by peers. Individual contributor role. Typically requires 10-15 years of applicable experience.

You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for developing software in Java, object-oriented database and grid using kubernetes & open shift platform.
• Responsible for building REST web services
• Responsible for designing interface between UI and REST service.
• Hands on experience in Kafka messaging
• Participating fully in the development process through the entire software lifecycle.
• Participating fully in agile software development process
• Use BDD techniques, collaborating closely with users, analysts, developers, and other testers. Make sure we are building the right thing.
• Write code and write it well. Be proud to call yourself a programmer. Use test driven development, write clean code, and refactor constantly. Make sure we are building the thing right.
• Be ready to work on a range of technologies and components, including user interfaces, services, and databases. Act as a generalizing specialist.
• Define and evolve the architecture of the components you are working on and contribute to architectural decisions at a department and bank-wide level.
• Ensure that the software you build is reliable and easy to support in production. Be prepared to take your turn on call providing 3rd line support when its needed
• Help your team to build, test and release software within short lead times and with minimum of waste. Work to develop and maintain a highly automated Continuous Delivery pipeline.
• Help create a culture of learning and continuous improvement within your team and beyond

Your skills and experience

• Deep Knowledge of at least one modern programming language, along with understanding of both object oriented and functional programming. Ideally knowledge of Java and Scala.
• Practical experience of test-driven development and constant refactoring in continuous integration environment.
• Practical experience of using Kafka as a messaging platform
• Experience or Exposure to Big Data Hadoop technologies / BI tools will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oracle PL/SQL programming is required
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Experience working in an agile team, practicing Scrum, Kanban or XP
• Experience of performing Functional Analysis is highly desirable

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Behavior Driven Development, particularly experience of how it can be used to define requirements in a collaborative manner to ensure the team builds the right thing and create a system of living documentation
• Good to have range of technologies that store, transport, and manipulate data, for example: NoSQL, document databases, graph databases, Hadoop/HDFS, streaming and messaging
• Will be Added Advantage if candidate has exposure to Architecture and design approaches that support rapid, incremental, and iterative delivery, such as Domain Driven Design, CQRS, Event Sourcing and micro services.