Senior Java Developer

Job Description: Senior Java Developer

A skilled Senior Java Developer is sought to develop, maintain, and support mission-critical, enterprise-grade software applications that enhance business efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work with a range of advanced technologies such as Java EE, Docker, AWS, and Oracle, while solving complex integration patterns and modernizing platforms with minimal business disruption. Candidates should excel in both software engineering and collaborative teamwork, capable of independently managing their projects and mentoring junior developers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Software: Create scalable, efficient, and reusable code based on technical design requirements.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and prioritize requests, ensuring solutions align with business needs.
• Solution Design: Contribute to designing and coding new functionality, ensuring code quality and performance.
• Testing and Deployment: Conduct system integration and user acceptance testing, manage the release of software components, and ensure smooth deployment.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with business analysts and testing teams; provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest and implement improvements to systems, processes, and performance.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Java EE, GitLab, Jenkins, REST API, and back-end development.
• Skilled in object-oriented programming and understanding of microservices architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in a CI/CD environment and comfort working on Linux/AIX platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8 to 10 years of Java development experience, with at least 5 years in a distributed computing environment.
• Advanced knowledge in Java EE and experience with back-end development.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in IT, with a relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

This position requires a candidate who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative setting and is committed to continuous improvement and professional development.