Software Engineer - Java/J2EE (8-10 yrs)

Overall Objectives of Job :

Ensure delivery of high-quality application software solutions that meets Business Users requirements by :

- Review requirements / architecture (escalate concerns/risks with Tech Managers/Architects).

- Design / Build / Unit Test and peer review as per SDLC.

- Monitor application logs in all Dev / CI / ASM environments (aim for zero ERRORs; ensure appropriate information is logged to isolate issues).

- Profile code in DEV / CI (raise concerns with performance to Tech Managers/Architects).

- Identify risks/issues potentially impacting stability or performance (record in Component Designs & Jira and escalate to Tech Managers/Architects).

- Identify existing technical debt (record in Jira and escalate to Tech Managers/Architects).

- Prevent creating new technical debt (escalate to Tech Managers/Architects).

Requirements :

Qualification, Experience and Skills :

- 8+ years java development (J2EE, Spring), Web services (SOAP, XML, REST), Web development (HTML, JavaScript, JSP ORM (Hibernate), business rules engine.

- Worked/familiar with DB2 administration, Angular, AWS, JPA, Hibernate, CSSP3, Bootstrap, jQuery.

- 8+ years message modelling and mapping skills (OO design, UML, domain modelling).

- Worked across a number of programming languages.

- Thorough knowledge of continuous integration development practices (Jenkins/Bamboo, Subversion/GIT, Maven).

- 8+ years experience with structured (Iterative or Agile Scrum) SDLC processes.

- Tomcat, Apache, IBM WebSphere, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ IDE, IBM MQ, Cloud VMs, Linux.

- Mobile development : IOS and Android native development.

- PhoneGap or other hybrid mobile development framework.

- 8+ years delivering software into production for an insurance or financial services organization.

- Experience with structured (Iterative or Agile Scrum) SDLC processes.

- Knowledge and experience with cloud SAAS : AWS, Heroku, Azure, Cloudbees etc.

- Front end design and UX.

- Good understanding of insurance lifecycle policy & claims.

Special Considerations :

- Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is highly desirable.

- Knowledge of the insurance lifecycle policy & claims is a plus.

Skills/Specific Tasks/Activities Performed :

- Lead estimation of new/updated requirements.

- Coordination/Review of design & build tasks (i.e., Story Cards, Enhancements, Technical

Improvements, Defect fixes, INC fixes, etc.

- Ensure Software Quality levels meet levels agreed with Application Architect.

- Ensure appropriate use of technology as per Application Architecture & OSD.

- Ensure build & deploy processes are reliable and automated.

- Ensure unit & integration tests are automated and coverage is maintained.

- Monitor application logs in all environments (aim for zero ERRORs; ensure appropriate

information is logged to isolate issues).

- Coordinate & analyze profile/performance testing in CI/ASM/SYS/UAT to identify possible performance issues.

- Identify risks/issues potentially impacting major/minor releases (record in Jira and escalate to PMs and Tech Owner / Mgr.

- Identify technical debt (record in Jira and escalate to Tech Owner / Mgr.

- Understand and own end to end technical solution (i.e., how all parts integrate).

- Liase with related teams (architects, I&O, DBAs, SYS test, etc.