Java Backend Lead

Mandatory Skills: Java, Springboot, Microservices, AWS, CI/CD, orchestrations & data streaming (Kafka or Kinesis), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

·        Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems

·        Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

·        Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems

·        Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture

·        Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies

·        Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

·        Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience

·        Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

·        Advanced in one or more programming language(s)

·        Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

·        Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

·        Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

·        Formal AWS training or advanced AWS certifications demonstrating deep knowledge of AWS Compute, AWS Relational database Systems, No Sql databases, Memory processing, server less designs, orchestrations & data streaming (Kafka or Kinesis).

·        Expert experience with design, development, deployment, and support of large-scale high throughput mission critical payments applications.

·        Strong hands-on experience in Microservices, RESTful webservices development in Java (Spring Boot or equivalent framework)

·        In depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture (AWS Experience), Microservice Architecture and related stacks, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

·        Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.