Java Software Engineer, Sr.

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Job Description

Position Overview

The Sr. Software Engineer – Java expert, who will help to build our next generation of client-server and web-based products and services while working closely with other talented engineers. 

The ideal candidate will be versatile and highly motivated with a strong sense of commitment and teamwork.  A background in financial systems is preferred, as is development experience in an iterative, Agile/SCRUM environment.

Essential Functions

• As part of a small team, build and enhance financial business application software for the entertainment industry
• Work closely with QA, business analysts and customers to design and implement new feature requests
• Follow best practices related to coding, testing and building software using Java in a continuous integration environment
• As part of a team, implement large, complex enterprise software systems from the ground up
• Recommend new technologies, tools and standards to improve efficiency and productivity within the team
• Research, test, and implement new technologies to support the application architecture.

Qualifications

Requirements for the Role

• BSCS or equivalent required, advanced degree a plus
• Financial systems experience (accounting, payroll, etc.) a plus
• 8+ years hands-on core Java development
• 5+ years using SQL and relational databases (Oracle or Postgres a plus)
• 2+ years using Hibernate
• Cloud based development (AWS is a plus)
• Experience building large, multi-tenant web based and/or client server applications
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Expert knowledge of OOD, design patterns, data structures and algorithms
• Experience with role and rule based security and authentication tools and best-practices preferred (LDAP, single sign-on, etc)
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM development methodologies and best practices
• Experience using Redis/Memcache a plus
• Experience using Ruby a plus
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills