Lead I, Software Development

Job Description

- We're seeking a talented and highly motivated lead software engineer to help us develop a scalable, high-performance, cloud-based platform for large-scale data storage and processing. Solve interesting technical challenges in the areas of distributed high-performance computing for a high-available cloud environment.
- Candidate is hands-on and passionate about exploiting multiple languages and programming techniques across products, frameworks and API layers using the right tool for the right job to address sustainable solutions. Candidate is willing to explore new tools & technologies to meet the product demands.
- This person will work closely with existing team members to develop a comprehensive Java/J2EE based product. The role requires tight collaboration with product managers and business analysts to develop the products according to the business schedule.
- General and deep experience with Core Java concepts and J2EE technologies are a must. Strong knowledge of relational database, AWS knowledge is must.
- This position will suit candidates who enjoy both the technical and business aspects of developing software solutions to a schedule in an environment of high visibility and transparency around deliverables, business needs, and customer value.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead implementation of financial services software using enterprise Java, RDBMS and modern web technologies
- Work closely with product leads to understand development requirements and translate them to code deliverables for financial applications
- Quickly understand system architecture and leverage design and development, taking ownership of assigned modules to drive projects to completion
- Independently execute Proof of Concepts to validate approach. Summarize and document results for stakeholder review
- Validate developed solutions to ensure that requirements are met and the results meet the business needs
- Establish and maintain Continuous Deployment methodologies including working with SQA teams to enforce unit and automated testing
- Develop required tools to automate management of all facets of data operations

Required Skills:

- Experience in Core JAVA/J2EE related product development.
- Excellent knowledge of RDBMS and proficient in PL/SQL is must have.
- Knowledge of Spring/Hibernate/Restful Web Services is a must.
- Knowledge of web technologies and JavaScript based frameworks (Node JS, Angular JS etc.) is a plus.
- The right candidate would also demonstrate solid OO programming including Object Oriented Design Patterns and have strong opinions on best programming practices
- Experience on some of the cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS etc.
- Well versed with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools and techniques
- Experience on Oracle 11 or SQL Server
- Strong proficiency applying REST-based API frameworks to large scale, distributed high traffic web services
- Experience in Agile SCRUM project management methodologies
- Prefer to work in a nimble and dynamic environment with strong emphasis on ownership and responsibility
- Ability and passion to pick up new technologies and stay on the leading edge of full-stack development

Education and Experience:

- Masters or Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years of professional programming experience

Skills Appreciated:

- Experience with Capital Markets domain
- Full stack experience is a plus
- AWS Cloud experience is desirable
- Experience in Agile SCRUM project methodology.

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