Full Stack Java Developer

A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Java Developer to join their team in the McLean, Virginia area.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement new solutions, as well as enhancements and changes to existing products


• Collaborate with architects, principal engineers, and senior developers on the design of new products and enhancements


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  Develop and maintain technical product documentation, including software design diagrams (e.g., structural and behavioral diagrams)

  
  


• Prepare test data, conduct unit testing, and debug code


• Identify technical impediments in design, development, and operations, and determine corrective actions


• Identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve functionality, performance, and security


• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot systems and applications post-implementation


• Conduct research and analysis and make recommendations


• Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business goals


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, working across teams to develop and implement solutions while providing technical support and consultation


• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in Software Development, including distributed application design, development, testing, debugging, and implementation


• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience


• Experience with software development practices, including developing, testing, debugging, and implementing distributed applications and systems


• Experience with object-oriented programming languages, with specific emphasis on Java


• Experience with Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE/JEE), Spring Framework, and Hibernate


• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)


• Experience with web services, microservices, and API development, including REST and SOAP architectural patterns


• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js, Node.js)


• Experience with relational database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2)


• Experience developing and deploying applications to Microsoft Azure or other public cloud platforms


• Knowledge and experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)


• Experience with Agile software development practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Java SE/EE Oracle Certified Professional and Azure Developer Associate


• Experience building microservices on Azure compute services (e.g., Azure Container Apps, AKS, Azure App Service)


• Experience implementing APIs


• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices


• Experience writing and evaluating user stories and acceptance criteria in Gherkin to support Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)


• Knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, open banking standards, regulations, and practices


• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 customization, configuration, development, deployment, and usage