Java Developer

Job Title: Software Engineer (Java) - Consultant / Sr. Consultant

Client: Leading Government Sector

Payroll: Infinite Computer Solutions

Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable)

[What you will be working on]

• Lead and implement software development practices, including continuous integration, delivery, and deployment to enhance code quality and speed of delivery
• Develop and conduct comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and reliable software solutions
• Solution and development of backend systems, applications, and data structures to support scalable and efficient software products
• Define and implement infrastructure as code practices, integrating multiple components and systems across the organisation
• Perform code review and provide recommendation to fellow software engineers and vendors. This includes analysing trade-offs and making informed technical decisions
• Design and oversee the implementation of software architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform progressive manual review the source code delivered by the vendor and verify the implementation of the solution as per the approved design

[What we are looking for]

• At least 5 years of proven experience in working in software engineering teams and projects, including:

o  Experience in designing and implementing java applications, SQL skills, and shell scripting

o  Strong understanding of Server-side, Java/microservices, web services, RESTful API

o  Experience with RHEL, JBOSS EAP, OpenShift, Openstack, Watermelon, Maven, Oracle Database and fault-tolerant infrastructure concepts

o  Experience with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

o  Strong understanding and experience handling file transfers - interfaces, interfaces resiliency, connectivity protocols e.g., Rest, SFTP, MQ

o  Experience with integration of Autosys, designing job scheduling, CI/CD, Datawarehouse, and Document Management System

o  Experience with setup, and integration of Observability platforms, monitoring, and alerts (e.g. Grafana, ELK stack)

•   Proficiency in building and maintaining front-end interfaces (using React, Angular) and back-end services (using Java)

•   Strong knowledge of database design and optimisation for efficient data storage and retrieval

•   Proven experience in implementing secure coding practices and application security testing

•   Ability to manage and streamline technical operations, prioritising the operations backlog, and automating processes to enhance efficiency and reduce release times

Experience and Technical Skillset which would be an advantage

• Experience with the S.W.I.F.T messaging platform and interfaces

• Certifications in relevant skills (e.g., Java, AWS solution architect, Kubernetes, etc.) will be an advantage.

• Experience in government digital projects or in banking and finance sector will be an advantage.

• Experience in supporting transactional system will be an advantage

[Who You Are]

• Driven, results and customer oriented and able to work independently

• Organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and have good interpersonal skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

• Detailed and capable of handling time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.

• Natural problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can design processes where none exist

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.