Design, build, and maintain scalable J2EE business applications. Implement features, fix bugs, participate in code reviews, automate tests, optimize performance, and produce documentation.
This is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver highly scalable and reliable business applications using J2EE technologies.
- Maintain a suite of existing applications by implementing new features and fixing critical bugs.
- Collaborate with other engineers on code reviews, internal infrastructure, and process enhancements.
- Ensure that unit and system tests are automated and complete per quality assurance requirements.
- Optimize performance and scalability as necessary to meet business and financial goals of application and environment.
- Adhere to current documentation standards and produce necessary documentation for training and compliance.
- BS/MS in CS or equivalent preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of J2EE development experience for proprietary technologies in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Java skills and object oriented design experience, including working knowledge of core libraries and design patterns.
- Significant development experience in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Experience integrating with databases (preferably Oracle) and middle-tier application server architecture.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and an interest in working in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results, prioritize activities, and to manage time effectively.
- Experience with Toplink or Hibernate is a plus.
- Experience with agile development methodologies desired.
- Preferred experience with JBoss, Weblogic, JMX, rule engine, and SOA.
- Significant experience with automated test frameworks (Junit & WebUnit).
- Prefer working experience with 3rd party integrations.
- Working knowledge of current software security technologies (encryption, authentication, etc.), and their incorporation into software systems; experience with Atalla is a plus.
- Prefer experience in card processing and high-transaction processing environment.
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