Senior Java Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the design, development, enhancement, triage, and debugging of J2E, Java & Mobile applications. Ensure that all key technical requirements are identified, estimated, designed, documented, implemented and integration tested. Produce detailed technical specifications based on business requirements documents. Build high quality designs & solutions using your expertise in Java and JEE and in accordance with the development standards. Ensure that consistent design patterns, methodologies and design documentation are maintained across all of your development projects. Perform (and support) technical & design reviews of your own and other IT projects. Unit test all your code prior to release to ensure quality solutions are delivered. Provide additional support on delivered code when necessary.

Further responsibilities 

Work closely with the Business Analysts, Testing and Support teams to ensure all technical requirements for new projects are captured, designed and developed according to those requirements. Ensure urgent customer issues are resolved through triaging, troubleshooting and quickly applying solutions to any identified problems.Work on collaborative cross technology and cross division projects where Java applications interact with a range of business logic interfaces & systems.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

At least 8 years of experience developing core Java and Web based (B2B and/or B2C) and mobile applications .Experience of developing hybrid mobile application using Cordova and Ionic frameworks .Experience of developing J2E applications which integrate to a relational database backend (Oracle). Strong experience of developing applications using Spring. Good working knowledge of relational databases and a good understanding of object relationship frameworks like Hibernate. Solid experience of delivering projects using XML and Web Service (REST) design.

Skills and Competencies 

Strong Time Management, Communication, Commitment & Co-operation, Ownership & Accountability. Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. Results driven and solution oriented – displays strong personal drive and energy to see things through to conclusion. Ability to work effectively on own and within a team environment -including with distributed teams.

Desired requirements /skills /experience 

Knowledge of native iOS coding in Objective C or SWIFT is a plus. Experience of developing applications in Angular 1 and above. Good understanding of Unix based operating systems (Linux), including writing of shell scripts. Good knowledge of JBoss and/or Websphere, version control systems like SVN & GIT, build automation tools like Maven & Gradle, and bug management tools such  as JIRA.

Experience of financial/insurance sector.

Experience of working in an Agile environment, or Test Driven Development (TDD).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appropriate work permits to work in Ireland.

Please note that the mandatory application document is the CV, all other files such as Cover Letter for the position, University Transcripts, Diploma and Employer Testimonials/References are advisable and desired by the Hiring Department for a more comprehensive application assessment.