Intermediate Java Developer

KRIS INFOTECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced software developer proficient in Java and Spring Boot. The role involves leading technology initiatives, developing RESTful APIs, and providing application support. Candidates should have at least 4 years of software development experience and a strong understanding of OOPS principles. Additional skills in AWS and database management will be advantageous. You will work in a collaborative environment, assisting with both development and incident management.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and Spring Boot framework.
• Experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Good knowledge of SQL and shell scripting.
• Understanding of SOLID patterns and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and design proposals for projects.
• Develop high-quality, tested source code.
• Liaise with analysts for requirement clarifications.
• Manage incidents and requests from business users.
• Support applications in production and analyze issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

OOPS principles

RESTful API design

Linux/Unix

SQL

Maven

Git

AWS Cloud Fundamentals

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Swagger

OpenAPI

Job description

Job Description

Build & change management:

• Able to lead in terms of technology and conceptualize, propose design and architectural evolution, along with operational model.
• Contributing to development of high quality fully tested source code complying with deadlines, schedule and coding standards.
• Liaise with business analysts for clarification and understanding of requirements.
• Provide deployment and change management of the solution/platform.
• Develop tests strategy in coordination with project manager / Business Analysts.
• Provide technical assistance during user acceptance test.

Incidents and Requests management (business users and other IT teams):

• Communicate effectively.
• Analyse enhancement requests and bug-fixes.
• Document deliveries.
• Support applications in production - analyze and resolve issues as they arise as well as propose optimizations for future.
• Monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organization.

Change management

• Apply monthly release strategy, following the team’s milestones for analysis, coding and testing.
• Support the release roadmap in production.

Operations management

• Application support, level 3 (expert).
• Troubleshoot and fix issues.

Continuous improvement

• Process improvements.
• Technology, tools and infrastructure upgrade.
• Automation of manual work.
• Delivery efficiency and quality improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications and Profile:

• At least 4 years of software development experience.
• At least 4 years’ experience working with Java and Spring Boot framework, strong knowledge in both technologies.
• Good knowledge and experience in OOPS and design principles.
• Asset Control software knowledge is definitely a plus.
• Strong understanding and experience in SOLID patterns, unit testing and integration tests.
• Good knowledge and experience in Linux/Unix, shell scripting (sh, bash/KSH etc.).
• Good knowledge and experience in SQL.
• Good knowledge and experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Good experience with Maven, Git, Gitlab CI/CD Pipelines and Jira etc.
• Well experienced in RESTful APIs design & development with Swagger and OpenAPI standard.
• Good knowledge and experience in AWS Cloud Fundamentals (Microservice architecture, Docker & Kubernetes, S3 storage, Redshift etc.).
• Experienced with Java OpenTelemetry and ElasticSearch to build the observability for applications.
• Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures, with strong fundamentals in complexity analysis.
• Strong ability to analyze code – understand execution flow & debug even without access to a debugger.

An ideal candidate will also have expertise in some or all of the following:

• Web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Angular etc).
• Security by design.
• MangoDB & Redis.
• Control-M, CFT and MQSeries.
• Asset Control (Alveo) financial market data integration system.

Additionally, knowledge of the following would be helpful although it is not required:

• Understanding or interest in finance & financial markets, particularly the general knowledge of different types of financial assets, like bonds, equity, interest rate derivatives and CDS etc.
• Willing to do L3 Support if required.
• The candidate should have analytical and problem solving skills, a pro-active mind-set in security, proven ability to work individually under pressure.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Besides having great development experience, a senior developer will be expected to make complex architectural decisions that balance difficult trade-offs, and defend those decisions to management and clients within the bank.
• He or she will be expected to take a leadership role sometimes in the team, mentoring less experienced colleagues and helping them progress.
• All candidates, but particularly seniors, will be held to high a standard when it comes to communication, both oral and written.
• You should have good expository style, be able to explain yourself clearly and concisely, especially when the subject is technical and complex.