Develop and maintain scalable enterprise Java applications and Spring-based microservices. Responsibilities include hands-on coding, unit and system testing, debugging, technical documentation, performance optimization, troubleshooting distributed cloud environments, and adherence to software development and security standards. Collaborate with technical leads, architects, and cross-functional Agile teams to design and implement complex global applications.
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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