The role is responsible for several Java-related duties throughout the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. He/she is required to create user information solutions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of Java-based components and interfaces. He/she will work closely with Business Analysts & Product Owners to refine user stories and requirements and identify, prioritize, and execute tasks within the software development lifecycle. He/she will mentor junior developers and work independently and proactively.
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Responsibilities
- Works with Business & Products to determine their needs and develops the appropriate software to meet those requirements.
- Plans and executes all deployment of system features and monitors for successful integration, maintaining the system throughout its lifecycle.
- Leads the design and architecture of software systems.
- Conducts the testing of completed code modules with the help of junior Java developers.
- Assists other developers with troubleshooting, debugging, and coding.
- Manages project timelines and deliverables.
- Guides and mentors teams of developers.
- Interfacing with stakeholders to understand business requirements.
- Reviews codes to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Drives innovation and stays updated with the latest industry trends.
- Contributes to strategic decisions about technology, definition, and implementation of software products.
- Enforces, incorporates, and complies with all necessary controls and related information security (EIS) policies, procedures, practices, training, reporting, personal due diligence and vigilance within departmental/unit activities and operations.
Required Skills
- 5 to 7 years of equivalent experience demonstrating required competencies in Java technologies.
- Working knowledge of relational database concepts and SQL beyond simple queries.
- Experience in a full software development life cycle environment under Agile methodologies.
- Capable of leading software design and implementation best practices (Unit Testing, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Source Control policies).
- Demonstrated expertise and experience with complex technical activities.
Qualifications
- Preferred: A tertiary-level qualification from an internationally recognized institution.
- Ability to manage and deliver projects as a specialist individual contributor or team lead.
- Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving skills, and digital fluency.
- Attention to detail.
