3 Main Skillsets:
Experience with modern libraries and tooling.
Significant Java programming skills, data structures and Micro-services architecture and development.
Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Develop backend eCommerce web applications in cloud platform technologies.
Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product.
Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features.
Identify and uphold engineering best practices.
Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues.
Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team.
Stay up to date on emerging technologies.
REQUIREMENTS
7+ years' experience developing large scale web applications using Java, Kotlin, Go (or similar languages)
Experience with modern libraries and tooling.
Significant Java programming skills, data structures and Micro-services architecture and development.
Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot.
Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases (MongoDB / Cassandra)
Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- MQ Series or Kafka or equivalent.
Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles.
Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure.
Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and/or architecturally significant applications.
Champion company standards and best practices. Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.
Build partnerships across the application, business and infrastructure teams.
Develop programming specifications. Design, code and unit test application code using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
Complete estimates and work plans independently as appropriate for design, development, implementation and rollout tasks.
Create technical system documentation and ensure that this documentation remains current throughout all phases of the SDLC.
Participate in all phases of system testing.
Communicate with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are managed appropriately and that completed assignments are of the highest quality.