Solutions Engineer

Job#: 3017643

Job Description:

Job Title: Java Developer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Jersey City NJ /Addison TX

Payrate: $65.00 - 68.26/hr

Description:

This role is a potential contract to hire and will require resources that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary/ Responsibilities

Looking for a seasoned software engineer to develop, enhance, debug, maintain and test enterprise software applications that support front-office LOBs and data maintenance workflows. These tasks are primarily performed using Java, Spring, Oracle PL/SQL and related technologies and are deployed on Linux servers. The ideal candidate is a team player with a proven ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of management to successfully deliver on a comprehensive technology book of work

Responsible for designing and developing complex requirements to accomplish business goals.

Ensures that software is developed to meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.

Ensures solutions are well designed with maintainability/ease of integration and testing built-in from the outset.

Possess strong proficiency in development and testing practices common to the industry and have extensive experience of using design and architectural patterns.

At this level, specializations start to form in either Architecture, Test Engineering or DevOps.

Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements.

Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle/ Agile development environment.

Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.

Codes solutions and unit tests to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.

Utilizes multiple architectural components (across data, application, business) in design and development of client requirements.

Assists team with resolving technical complexities involved in realizing story work.

Designs/develops/modifies architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while ensuring principal architecture integrity is maintained.

Designs/develops/maintains automated test suites (integration, regression, performance).

Sets up and develops a continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline. Automates manual release activities.

Mentors other Software Engineers and coaches' team on CI-CD practices and automating tool stack. Individual contributor. Ability to effectively communicate with business, technology partners and senior management

Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications (Client On-Boarder Sales View)

Develop and maintain core sales party, account and third-party vendor database views/tables.

Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Monitor production applications, set up monitoring and respond to alerts appropriately

Follow enterprise coding standards and execute on best practices to build processes

Primary Skill: Core Java

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Equivalent professional experience

Strong programming experience with Oracle and PL/SQL. Knowledge of Spring, and modern UI libraries like ExtJs, Jquery, AngularJS

5-7 years of relevant hands-on programming experience. Banking domain knowledge a plus

Experience with implementation and release management activities

Good understanding of Junit, integration and functional testing

Experience working with Java/Scala Programming Language

Exposure to Resource Description Framework (RDF and SPARQL)

Experience with REST based web service

Experience writing technical designs and documenting technical functions

Experience with JIRA tool and infrastructure

Additional required Skills:

Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and multi-task effectively

Ability to work under minimal supervision and adhere to all project deadlines

An individual with a demonstrated ability to get things done and make things happen; a person who is resourceful, seizes opportunities and is an innovator

Developing an understanding of stakeholders needs to help create a solution, envisions the solution to solve a problem (manually or through software)

Analyzes the stakeholder process to build efficiencies and analyzes the software to improve or implement that process

Gathers and catalogs functional, non-functional, and technical requirements for stakeholder requests.

Analyzes functional and data requirements. Answers the questions: What does the software do and how does it store information?

Assists users and development team with application testing and troubleshooting

Identifies, documents and troubleshoots application related problems

Documents process, procedures and workflows associated with applications

Creates and maintains training materials for end-users

Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving skills; excellent organizational, communication skills

A good team-player who seeks input and involves others in his/her communications; a person who values and cultivates relationships.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of microservice a plus

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.