Design, implement, test, deploy, and support high-performance Java applications across the full SDLC. Build REST APIs using Spring/Hibernate, apply multithreading and OOP principles, work with Oracle PL/SQL, and collaborate in an Agile, distributed team while communicating with business users.
Core Java developer
- Apply software engineering best practices to produce high performance Java applications
- Involvement with the full development lifecycle of analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment and support
Required Skills:
- Core Java (6+ years)
- Multi-threading and Synchronization on multicore systems
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Principles
- Solid architectural understanding of enterprise applications
- Experience with REST based APIs
- Spring/Hibernate
- Oracle PL SQL Experience
- Agile development experience
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written; ability to face off to business users.
- Good team-work skills, and the ability to work in a distributed global team environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the determination to achieve his/her goals
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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