About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications using a combination of Java/Spring Boot on the backend and PL/SQL for interacting with Oracle databases. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-centric solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot framework.
- Develop and maintain complex stored procedures, functions, and triggers in PL/SQL.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Collaborate effectively with other developers, database administrators, and product managers.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in both Java/Spring Boot applications and Oracle database queries.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in web development and database technologies.
- Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tools.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years Professional experience in Java/Spring Boot development.
- Professional experience in developing and maintaining Oracle databases, including PL/SQL.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with relational databases (Oracle) and SQL.
- Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- A passion for learning new technologies and best practices.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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