Job Description :
Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60054
Duration: 6 months
TOP 3 must-have skills
Java
API/Web Development
XML
Qualification
7+ years of Software Engineering experience in a Java environment
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, automated testing, and DevOps
Experience with designing, building and deploying scalable, highly available systems
Experience with Linux and cloud hosting
Experience with NoSQL databases
Experience in mentoring junior developers preferable
Key Responsibilities
Developer will be working on our bespoke internal data management platform, a mixture of Angular, Java, APIs and NoSQL.
Serve as internal champion in code quality, reuse, and extensibility and Java subject matter expert
Work closely with architecture & other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs
Contribute to User Story writing and reviews to ensure software design tasks are accurately captured
Research and recommend for implementation any emerging techniques or technologies that might improve the quality and efficiency of our products
Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles
Technical Skills
Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and RESTful Web Services
Strong understanding of SOA and API concepts, including security
Experience with Consul or other service discovery systems
Experience working with Relational and NoSQL databases
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
Knowledge of test-driven development
Knowledge of CI & CD tooling such as Jenkins, Puppet and Terraform
Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development
Familiarity with JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular or React
Familiarity with Amazon cloud-based services and the Linux operating system