Java Software Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Design Participation:

• Engage in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the technical design of new features or enhancements to the existing platform.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, understanding business requirements and translating them into feasible technical solutions.

Feature Ownership:

• Take full responsibility for large features - from the initial technical design to completion and deployment.
• Ensure features align with the product roadmap and meet the desired user experience.

Proactively communicate with senior management to alert them of potential concerns before they intensify, enabling timely intervention.

• Foster open lines of communication with leadership teams to ensure transparency.
• Continuously monitor projects for potential risks or setbacks, ensuring that preventive measures are in place.

Craft and execute intricate solutions based on specified requirements.

• Collaboratively work with cross-functional teams to gather and understand complex requirements.
• Develop plans of action for solution design, taking into account available resources and timelines.
• Ensure the final solution meets the set requirements and is scalable, maintainable, and efficient.

Offer mentorship to Entry-Level Software Developers when needed.

• Regularly review the work of junior developers to provide constructive feedback and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Conduct training sessions or workshops to help junior developers enhance their skills and understand best practices.
• Create a supportive environment where junior developers feel encouraged to ask questions and seek guidance.

Ensure consistent advancement of tasks and initiatives within the Client’s platforms.

• Regularly monitor the status of ongoing tasks within the Client’s system to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with teams to address any bottlenecks or challenges faced during execution.
• Implement feedback mechanisms within the system to continuously improve the execution process.

Uphold and promote the core values of the Client’s Brand.

• Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to the brand's values in daily interactions and decision-making.
• Encourage team members and stakeholders to understand and align with the brand's core values.
• Initiate programs or campaigns that reinforce the importance of the brand's values within the organization.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Experience:

4-7 years

Technical Skills – Mandatory:

·        Java or Kotlin (JVM 11+)

·        Spring Framework - Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Libraries including JDBC, R2DBC, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Caching

·        JavaScript/Typescript Frameworks – Angular 14+, React

·        NoSQL Databases - MongoDB

·        Message Brokers – RabbitMQ

·        Microservice Architecture - Docker Deployments, Kubernetes, Helm Deployments

·        Working with Git source control

·        Build Tools – Maven

Technical Skills – Good to have:

·      Telecoms billing processes and/or systems

·      Online Charging Systems - Diameter protocol, Radius protocol

·      CRM processes/systems

·      Big Data - Hadoop, Azure Data Lake

·      Other Database Technologies – Elasticsearch, Redis, SQL Server, PostgreSQL

·      Additional programming languages – Python, Scala, CSS 3/SASS (or other pre-processors)

·      Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)