What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Developer position at Robert Walters?
Overview
The Senior Java Developer Engineer designs and develops application code, implements technical solutions, and configures applications in different environments in response to business problems. To meet the requirements of the Business, the Senior Engineer proposes the design and architecture of the application or its components, investigates and proposes appropriate technologies to be used, creates re-usable frameworks, and drives standardization where possible. The Engineer will also lead delivery of other members of the team and controls their work where applicable.
What We Offer You
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- A hybrid working model with up to 60% work from home, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days, a commitment to corp. responsability.
- Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
- Access to a strong network of Communities of Practice connecting you to colleagues with shared interests and values
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits, educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Develop scalable, robust applications utilizing appropriate design patterns, algorithms, and Java frameworks
- Participate in an agile development lifecycle with a focus on delivering business outcomes
- Build and maintain automation for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines
- Contribute to the engineering community by sharing designs, ideas, and experiences related to Java frameworks
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance team performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Skills You’ll Need
- Strong, demonstrable development experience in Java and/or other Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages; Kotlin and Scala experience is optional
- Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL); experience with caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB) is optional
- Experience with event-driven messaging technologies (MQ, Kafka, JMS), Spring (especially Spring Boot) and RESTful services is preferable
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (or development) (CI/CD) frameworks (e.g., TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) and build tools (Gradle, Maven) is preferable
- Knowledge of micro-services or micro front-end architectures; experience with React, Angular, or other JavaScript frameworks is preferable
Skills That Will Help You Excel
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across teams
- Adaptability to new technologies and methodologies in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for continuous learning and professional development
- A team-oriented mindset focused on achieving collective goals
