Design, implement, test, and maintain scalable Java/J2EE microservices using Spring technologies. Collaborate with architects, follow SDLC, perform unit/system testing, troubleshoot distributed cloud applications, and work in Agile teams to meet enterprise performance and security standards.
Job Title: Senior Developer (Java)
- Perform hands-on coding, development, and unit testing using Java and J2EE technologies.
- Design, develop, and implement scalable web-based microservices applications using Spring Boot and other Spring technologies.
- Contribute to the design and development of enterprise applications using Spring Framework, including Spring MVC, Spring JDBC, Spring Cloud, and Spring Batch.
- Collaborate with technical leads and architects to understand technology direction, architectural standards, and development best practices.
- Develop highly scalable and distributed microservices applications to support enterprise business requirements.
- Follow approved software development life cycle methodologies and prepare design documentation and technical specifications.
- Perform coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of application components.
- Conduct unit testing and system testing to ensure application functionality, reliability, and performance.
- Ensure that application performance levels meet expected operational standards.
- Design, code, debug, document, maintain, and enhance complex enterprise software applications.
- Participate in the design, coding, testing, implementation, and documentation of software solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to distributed and cloud-based application environments.
- Develop, test, and implement complex global enterprise applications supporting large-scale systems.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and software development guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in an Agile development environment.
Requirement: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related fields, plus five years of experience in a related occupation. Travel/relocation required as jobs will be performed at various unanticipated locations throughout the United States.
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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