Jr Software Developer, eCommerce

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Zoetis is one of the largest manufacturers of Animal Health products and providers across the full continuum of care.  The Zoetis Tech and Digital (ZTD) organization is reshaping to provide premier services and solutions to a fast paced, growing business. Growth is both organic and through a steady stream of acquisitions.  
    
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Jr Software Developer who can join the ZTD team to develop, support and continuously improve the commerce solution for our customers. 

Responsibilities:

•    Expand knowledge of the core concepts of Java programming language, including syntax, data types, control structures, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and common libraries. 

•    Setting up development environment by installing Java Development Kit (JDK), Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, and any other necessary tools for Java development.

•    Establish your development environment by installing Hybris and configuring it to match project specifications. This entails installing required software, setting up the database, and configuring the Hybris server.

•    Hands on development of simple java coding task including writing basic programs to solve simple problems and implementing small projects or exercises to practice programming concepts like loops, arrays.

•    Learning and applying OOP principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction in Java programming. Practice designing and implementing classes, objects, and relationships between them.

•    Expand knowledge and implement common data structures (e.g., arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs) and algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching, recursion) used in Java programming. Practice implementing and using these data structures and algorithms. 

•    Master the usage of version control systems such as Git, used for managing source code repositories, tracking changes, and collaborating with other developers. Familiarize yourself with fundamental Git commands, including committing code, branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.

•    Acquire or broaden your understanding of the basics of the SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) platform. This encompasses its architecture, data model, extension concept, and crucial functionalities like product management, order management, and content management. 

•    Get acquainted with testing concepts and frameworks in Java, including JUnit for unit testing. Learn to write test cases, execute tests, and interpret results to guarantee code correctness and quality.

•    Providing basic support in identifying and troubleshooting technical issues encountered during different project / support phases. This involves analyzing logs, debug code, and seek assistance from senior team members as necessary.

•    Actively engaging in self-study and training to enhance knowledge and skills related to Hybris development, Java programming, eCommerce concepts, and related technologies.

•    Collaborating with team members, sharing knowledge, and communicating effectively to ensure alignment on tasks and project objectives. This includes participating in team meetings, discussions, and code reviews.

•    Receive feedback from senior team members or mentors on work performed. Incorporate suggestions for improvement and actively seek opportunities for growth and development.

•    Adhere to Java coding standards, best practices, and conventions to ensure the creation of clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Emphasis on performance optimization techniques, error handling, and exception handling practices.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

•    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

• years of experience developing SAP Commerce applications performing frontend and backend development

•    Certification in Java is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

•    Knowledge of Java framework
o    Java technologies and design patterns: EJB, JMS, JSP, and Java Servlets
o    Framework: Spring
o    Database technology: JDBC, spring JDBC
o    Server: Apache web server

•    Has good understanding of fundamental Java concepts such as:
o    Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles: Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Abstraction
o    Data types, variables, and operators
o    Control flow statements (if-else, loops)
o    Exception handling
o    Collections framework (List, Set, Map)
o    Generics
o    Multithreading basics
o    Input/output streams (I/O)
o    Java Annotations
o    Java Virtual Machine (JVM) architecture and memory management

•    Preferred to have knowledge of SAP Hybris components.
o    Accelerator storefronts (B2B & B2C accelerator)
o    Backoffice & HAC usage 
o    SAP Portal
o    Basic Hybris feature like Search & Browse, Cart and Checkout
o    Hybris type system is plus.

•    Conceptual knowledge or hands on experience with JSON, XML, RESTful, SOAP architectures

•    Conceptual knowledge or hands on experience with JAM stack, HTML5, dHTML, Stylesheets (CSS), JavaScript, jQuery and respective browser compatibility issues (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome & Microsoft Edge).

•    Preferred to have knowledge of using tools such as Git, Sonar, Kibana and Dynatrace

•    Preferred to have knowledge of development life cycle best practices including version control, QA, build/release management, CI and regression testing.

•    Ability to work in a globally distributed environment.

•    Adept at understanding customer challenges, navigating from problem to resolution and communicating process and resolution effectively both verbally and in writing.