Java & Python Senior Devloper

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The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Engineer, you will be a key leader in driving our Development and DevOps initiatives, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure and applications. You will mentor junior engineers, lead complex projects, and contribute to the overall DevOps strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Mentorship:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior Dev and DevOps engineers.
• Mentor team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Lead complex projects from inception to completion.
• DevOps Strategy and Architecture:
• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall DevOps strategy.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Optimize infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and enforce IaC standards and best practices.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD):
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
• Implement advanced CI/CD techniques such as blue/green deployments, canary releases, and feature flags.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Configuration Management:
• Manage and automate system configurations using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Develop and maintain configuration management policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Containerization and Orchestration:
• Lead the implementation and management of containerized applications using Docker.
• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex containerization and orchestration issues.
• Monitoring and Logging:
• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
• Analyze monitoring data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Cloud Services:
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Utilize cloud-native services to build scalable and resilient applications.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.
• Security:
• Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and enforce security policies and standards.
• Lead security incident response efforts.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving:
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement preventative measures.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all processes and systems.
• Skills:
• Expert understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Experience with Development using Java.
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk).
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Java and Python
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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