Java Developer

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Job Overview

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities leveraging modern microservices architectures and robust Java/J2EE technologies.A strong background in Oracle databases is essential, as you will be working extensively with complex data structures and optimizing database interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:Design, develop, and implement high-quality, performant, and scalable Java/J2EE applications following best practices.
• Microservices Architecture:Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of microservices-based solutions, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Database Interaction:Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for Oracle databases.
• Code Quality:Write clean, well-documented, and testable code; participate in code reviews to maintain high standards.
• Troubleshooting:Analyze, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaboration:Work closely with product owners, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Testing:Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests to ensure the quality and reliability of applications.
• CI/CD:Participate in CI/CD pipeline activities, including automated builds, testing, and deployments.

Qualifications:

• Experience:4-6 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE application development.
• Java/J2EE Expertise:Strong proficiency in Java (JDK 8+), J2EE technologies, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Microservices:Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, development using Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Frameworks:Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate).
• Database:Proven experience with Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Version Control:Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Build Tools:Proficiency with Maven or Gradle.
• Web Technologies:Familiarity with web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML).
• Problem-Solving:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication:Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of security best practices in application development.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience