Job responsibilities
- Develop applications using a JVM language - Java/Scala/Kotlin/Golang (preferably Java 8+)
- Collaborate in an Agile environment, utilizing Jira for project management, Git for version control, while working in a fast paced CI/CD environment, targeting rapid, reliable and repeatable deployment of high-quality software
- Automate deployment, releases and testing in continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines
- 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
- Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
- Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
- Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
- Actively coding or open to doing so as a back-end engineer, this is a hands-on role
- Advanced knowledge of Java and its ecosystem
- Experienced with team and technical leadership
- Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and web technologies
- Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
- Expert in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Experienced in and/ or have demonstrable knowledge in Cryptography, Encryption, OAuth, OpenID Connect or Identity Management
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Experience with other languages (Go, Kotlin etc.)
- Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
- Understanding of dependency injection frameworks (Spring / Spring Boot, etc.)
- Experience with automating deployment, releases and testing in continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines