Java Api Developer

Job Description:This position requires a foundation of software development knowledge, and the ability to work in an Agile team environment. The candidate should be adaptable, possess a wide range of technical skills, and demonstrate the ability to understand financial services business requirements. The candidate should be a strong ‘utility’ type programmer with the ability to switch context quickly and efficiently with project managers, database engineers, technical operations and other platform personnel.Responsibilities include:
Developing code based on reading and understanding business and functional requirements following the Agile process
Producing high-quality code to meet all project deadlines and ensuring the functionality matches the requirements
Analyzing and resolving issues found during the testing or pre-production phases of the software delivery lifecycle; coordinating changes with project team leaders and cross-work team members
Providing technical support to project team members and responding to inquiries regarding errors or questions about programs
Interacts with architects, other tech leads, team members and project manager as required to address technical and schedule issues.
Suggests and implements process improvements for estimating, development and testing processes.
Regular and reliable attendance in accordance with position, business and/or client needs Required:
BS Degree in Computer Science or applicable programming area of study.
A minimum of 5 years prior work experience working with an application development organization; must demonstrate experience delivering systems and projects from inception through implementation
Proficiency with software development processes including quality assurance, code management and Agile Development.
Proficiency in Analysis, Design, Build, and Deployment of Java applications. Experience developing solutions within an Application Container; experience developing Java services; web services is a plus
Experience with Database access methods and simple SQL constructs. Experience with ORM tools (Hibernate, JPA) is a plus
Understand Asynchronous and Synchronous transactions and processing. Experience with JMS, MDBs, MQ is a plus
Work experience with any of the following – Linux/UNIX/Solaris/AIX; Shell programming/PERL, Groovy
Work experience in developing Web Applications with Java Script, HTML, JSPs. Experience with MVC frameworks such as Struts; Spring is a plus
Excellent communication skills
Strong system/ technical analysis skillsPreferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years work experience within Financial Services industry including banking, wealth management, investment management, asset data and investment processing.
A minimum of 3 years work experience developing functionality within industry leading global securities processing, portfolio accounting, investment advisory, portfolio and investment management platforms.
Self-motivation with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to develop a strong internal network across the platform
Excellent collaboration, communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to think creatively and seek optimum solutions
Ability to grasp loosely defined concepts and transform them into tangible results and key deliverables
Very strong problem-solving skills
Diagnostic skills with the ability to analyze technical, business and financial issues and options
Ability to infer from previous examples, willingness to understand how an application is put together
Action-oriented, with the ability to quickly deal with change Relevant Technologies:
Rest API/Microservices
Apigee
Spring Boot/Spring Reactor
JIRA Customization and API Development
Alfresco Customizations / AMPs / Webscripts
ELK Implementation
Tomcat
Jenkins
SONAR Cube