Java Software Engineer

Best Search Recruitment Limited, is recruiting on behalf of its clients, to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title:   Java Software Engineer

Job Summary:

The Java Software Engineer will be part of the team responsible for performing complex program assignments which includes analysing, defining, code designing and implementing cost effective information technology solutions for our various software applications. The position requires in-depth knowledge and familiarity with Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead the development and client training on assigned technology projects.
·         Maintain the various environments of assigned technology projects.
·         Work closely with the Team Leader, Business Developers and Product Owner/Clients for understanding the functional and system requirements. Prepare and conduct system and programming tests in controlled, real life situations before they go live.
·         Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
·         Create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Java based components and interfaces.
·         Define site objectives by analysing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
·         Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications
 

Requirements:

·         BSc Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or any related course.
·         Professional certifications are desired.
·         Three (3) to five (5) years systems programming experience.
·         Expert level knowledge of Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScrip.
·         Ability to learn new tools and technologies
·         Experience with different data stores (relational and NoSQL) is essential including performance tuning
·         Experience and working knowledge in system integration, web services (SOAP and REST), API development and web security
·         Result driven and highly execution focused.
·         Excellent analytical and oral communication skills are necessary.
·         Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse and solve problems.
·         Fluent oral and written English required. Knowledge of another major language is not mandatory but could be advantageous.
·         Experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL and excellent knowledge of SQL, and optimization
·         Experience AJAX (JavaScript/HTML/CSS/XML) and Web Concepts – HTML, XML, & Stylesheets.
·         Possess a firm grasp of algorithms, experience with large scale distributed systems, low latency programming and data structures
·         Knowledge of banking protocols and processes will be an added advantage
·         Passion for clean code and clear naming conventions.