Software Engineering - Core Java

Job Description

The Developer will be a key member of the Margin & Collateral Services OneMargin development team. OneMargin is new strategic platform build out for multi-asset Margin calculations. The Developer will be focusing on design/development of OneMargin core services which is being built out using Java, Spring, Spring Boot frameworks with Cassandra being used a Big Data system in our strategic technology vision. Candidates do not necessarily need banking experience but must be highly motivated with a track record of success in a financial environment. The ideal candidates will have a thorough understanding of server-side technologies used to build complex large scale distributed applications such as Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Cassandra and JMS. Candidates experience is expected in analysis/design, application and SDK development, optimization and performance tuning plus working with business analysts, user experience, testers and the (financial) business. The working environment is competitive and demanding but one where creativity and problem solving skills are rewarded.Educational Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a mathematics or science-based subject from a top school, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degrees are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Extensive hands-on Java development using POJO and J2EE including JDBC and JMS
• Application development dealing with Large Scale Distributed Systems.
• Translating Business Requirements into system designs.
• Hands on experience on coding, troubleshooting and Multi-threaded applications.
• Ability to balance strategic and tactical solutions.
• In depth knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with other internal technology teams to coordinate and deliver software systems.
• Takes personal initiative; conscientiousness and complete follow-through on areas of responsibility

Skills and Knowledge RequiredThe successful candidate should possess technical skills in the following:

• Core Java, Spring
• Should be fully knowledgeable of
  • Spring IOC (Dependency Injection)
  • Build Microservices using Spring Boot
  • RESTful WebServices using Spring MVC
  • Spring JDBC
  • JMS Preferably using Spring
  • Multi-threading in Java
  • Json parsing/creation using Jackson/Gson
  • Build/Deployment tools like Jenkins2
  • Memory/CPU profiling
  • Server side Design Patterns
  • Intellij IDE
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and Oracle, Linux/Unix
  • Mockito or other Unit Testing framework
  • Transaction Management using Spring
• Highly beneficial to have working experience of
  • Cassandra or any other big-data systemframework
  • IBM MQ, Tibco EMS or any other JMS based middleware
  • Drools or any other Rule Engine
  • Spring State Machine or any BPM framework
• Exposure and some level of experience with
  • HTML5 programming
  • PL/SQL development
  • Basic shell scripting
  • Familiarity with Release Management Process
• Tools/IDE
  • IntelliJ
  • Maven
  • Git
• Application Servers
  • Tomcat

The ideal candidate would:

• Self-starter with confidence to drive issues through to completion in highly pressured matrix support environment
• Experience as a developer for a mission critical enterprise system and working with Global Teams
• Practical experience with high volume data processing applications.
• Be proactive, pragmatic, independent and resourceful in nature
• Be passionate about server-side technology with a keen interest in working on latest technology offerings
• Be able to present evidence of self-motivation and passion for server-side technology
• Be familiar (or have developed opinions) on how to structure large scale applications/projects and the necessary processes, team structures and technical approaches
• Have considered opinions on how to work within such a team but possess an open mind to direction when given
• Strong problem management and problem investigation skills with ability to learn new skills quickly to value add in problem focus areas
• Be community minded in their approach to work - and be active in consuming and providing information, teaching and help across all team units

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Includes the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to peers and management.,

Keyskills :
javasqljavascriptsql serverjqueryrecord of successbig datacore javatibco emsopen mindspring bootweb servicesunit testingdata processinguser experience