Senior Software Developer

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• This includes: developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

General Skills:

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level.
• bility to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications.
• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
• Experience in one or more programming languages and one or more communications protocols.
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies.
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with programming web based applications and rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Experience with middleware and gateways.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging.
• bility to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues.
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
• bility to provide user and system documentation as required.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Technical Expertise 80%:

• Experience as a Senior Technical Consultant in large-scale enterprises and involvement in I&IT transformation projects.
• Strong expertise in Java programming, including extensive experience with Java, object-oriented design principles, and commonly used libraries and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices, with a proven ability to design scalable and maintainable systems.
• Extensive experience in system integrations using REST and SOAP APIs and design and development of websites based on Wordpress.
• Hands-on experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Experience in Cloud Architecture, particularly with Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Proficiency in Middleware Architecture and Data Service Platforms.
• Experience in Service Bus design.
• bility to provide end-to-end solution design, offering recommendations to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery of successful outcomes.
• Develop code following development standards, architectural governance principles, and design patterns, ensuring consistency and quality in end-to-end solutions.
• Experience in the design and implementation of Open API integrations and adherence to best practices.
• Incorporate security requirements into design, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and policies.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, including unit testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.
• ddress defects and provide support to developers, testers, and end-users, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.

Methodology, Testing and Troubleshooting. - 20%:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, with the ability to provide comprehensive user and system documentation as needed.
• Contribute to effective risk and issue management related to solution designs, ensuring potential problems are identified and addressed proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams, including designers, developers, architects, project managers, and QA, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Promote industry standards and best practices within product teams to maintain high quality and consistency in development.