Principal Java Developer

Job#: 3038515

Job Description:

Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:

• Works as a member of the application development team to complete custom software solutions related to the highest priority initiatives.
• Create well-written, efficient code in Java for various applications.
• Review other developers code and provide constructive feedback.
• Supports existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset as it relates to methodologies, procedures, and technologies.
• Mentors and supports other developers in the design and construction of software solutions.
• Works with business partners directly to ensure solution requirements and quality are addressed in the development cycle.
• Works closely with other team members to ensure solutions are well communicated and documented.
• Acts as the technical Lead on application development initiatives.
• Works with the business areas to gain a strong understanding of the product line you are assigned to support.
• Unit tests completed software thoroughly to ensure functionality and performance.
• Considered the SME in all technologies utilized by the team and in your overall applications knowledge and expertise by both IT and the applicable business area(s).
• Recommend patches and fixes for broken code.
• Provides application analysis and support for vendor developed applications.
• Ensures software designs and development efforts are implemented consistently, on-time, and within budget constraints; requiring limited revisions.
• Understands internal controls and regulatory requirements as they relate to the financial industry.
• Multitask and work on multiple development initiatives at the same time.
• Create full stack enterprise software solutions to business problems.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence to improve development efficiency, solution quality, and team productivity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, relevant field and 10+ years’ experience or 12+ years’ equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading other developers in the projects they are assigned.
• Deep understanding and experience in developing enterprise software solutions using technologies such as Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Angular, Bootstrap, Typescript, Node.
• Deep understanding and experience with Java 8 or beyond and open-source frameworks (, Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit).
• Experience developing software using technologies such as Java EE, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Foundation, Typescript, NodeJS.
• Experience with Java 11 and open source frameworks (, Spring Ecosystem, Hibernate, jUnit5, Mockito).
• Deep understanding and experience in object-oriented design principles and patterns, application architecture, test driven development, and the software development lifecycle.
• Deep understanding and experience with automated test, build, and integration techniques.
• Deep understanding and experience in development teams using automation associated with continuous integration, deployment and release management.
• Deep understanding and experience with multiple development methodologies and principles including Agile, Scrum, and waterfall.
• Deep understanding and experience with data driven design and development principles.
• Deep understanding and experience with infrastructure automation tools such Gitlab.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills that promote effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of users (internal and external), strong problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Ability to positively engage, self-motivate and possess a strong desire to learn.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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