Java Analyst Developer
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to join a dynamic and innovation-driven team within a leading financial services group. The organisation is responsible for delivering digitally enabled technology services, driving business transformation, and providing comprehensive digital and data architecture across the entire group. It operates diverse technology platforms and shared services, ensuring resilience in Cyber and Information Security.
As part of your role, your responsibilities will include following software development best practices, crafting robust full stack applications and seamlessly integrating systems using webservices. You will also be required to meticulously ensure software functionality meets requirements, and take care of non-functional aspects like performance and response. You will collaborate with diverse teams across the SDLC and proactively identifying and address risks/issues, investigating incidents/problems whilst providing valuable support to both software development and project management teams.
Requirements:
4-7 years of solid Java development experience, including J2EE
Relevant tertiary IT qualification or equivalent experience
Competency in problem-solving and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge and experience in OOD, SQL, BDD, web services (SOAP/REST), JSON, JWT, SOA, FTP, and secure FTP
Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as ReactJS and Semantic-UI
Experience with Redhat Wildfly application container or similar
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Understanding of EJB3, JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring framework and Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate ORM framework
Knowledge of web application development and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with design patterns
Experience with Atlassian Suite of products (e.g., Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence) would be advantageous
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Kanban and SCRUM
This is a very exciting time for the company who are a period of major transformation so if you are looking for a new challenge and have a passion for developing enterprise quality solutions that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people across Africa and beyond, we encourage you to apply.
