Sr. Principal Microservices Developer

About Oracle FSGIU Oracle Banking PaymentsOracle Banking Payments, a flagship solution within Oracle FSGIU, serves as a modern, standalone payments hub and processor. It offers comprehensive, out-of-the-box support for SWIFT and other global/domestic clearing networks, including SEPA, SEPA Instant, US Real-time Payments, Fedwire, NEFT, IMPS, and CNAPS

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into technical designs and code, driving innovation and technical excellence.
• Develop and maintain components using Java, Spring, and microservices frameworks, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across environments, including production, with a focus on root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Lead initiatives to identify and fix application security vulnerabilities, ensuring the security and integrity of the payments platform.
• Deliver high-quality code with minimal production issues, adhering to CI/CD pipelines and testing best practices.
• Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in fast-paced Agile environments, ensuring effective communication and cooperation with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders, including product management, quality assurance, and DevOps, to ensure alignment and effective issue resolution.

Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory:

• Expertise in Java, Java Microservices, Spring Framework, EclipseLink, JMS, JSON/XML, RESTful APIs, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable, maintainable systems.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications, with a focus on Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization tools.
• Practical knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), with experience in deploying and managing cloud-based applications.
• Understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• Strong SQL skills with Oracle databases, including hands-on debugging and performance tuning experience.
• Experience with Kafka or other message brokers in event-driven architectures, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with a focus on deploying and managing cloud-based applications.
• Domain knowledge of the payments industry and processing flows, with a focus on understanding the technical requirements and challenges of payment processing.

Good-to-Have:

Self-Assessment Questions

To help you determine if this role is a good fit, ask yourself:

1. Can you describe a recent project where you had to lead the technical design and implementation of a complex system? How did you approach the challenge?
2. How do you stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the payments industry? Can you give an example of a recent innovation you've implemented in a previous role?
3. How do you approach mentoring and guiding junior developers? Can you share an example of a successful mentoring experience and the strategies you used to support the developer's growth?
4. Describe a situation where you had to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in a fast-paced Agile environment. What was the outcome, and what strategies did you use to achieve it?
5. Can you describe your experience with cloud-native applications, including deployment and management on major cloud platforms? How do you ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance in cloud-based systems?

Qualifications

Career Level - IC5