Java Microservices Developer

A senior level software engineer with capabilities in core Java technologies, SQL, and Agile methodology in a multi-threaded environment.Why this role is important to us:The team you will be joining a team that helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.What you will be responsible for:Drive technical excellence by working independently to analyze, design, develop, test, and debug large and complex software enhancements and solutions within Charles River's business and technical problem domains including modifications to core frameworks and other primary facilities critical to system operationCollaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problemsProvide thought leadership in the design of product architecture within and beyond the team's scope of responsibilityDirect problem solving for projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issuesDevelop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using Java, C#, SQL, or other related software engineering languages as well as keeping abreast of emerging technologies impactful to our businessProvide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during code reviewsWrite unit and automation tests to ensure a high quality end productIdentify ways of improving development test methodologies contribute to and related test methodology frameworksConduct manual tests to ensure a high quality end productProvide expert level troubleshooting on large, mission critical client implementationsActively assist team leaders in the agile software development process by adhering to and advancing our scrum methodology, including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectivesPlan and coordinate cross-team activities groups to complete assignmentsAdvise senior management on technical strategyProvide mentoring to junior and senior staffPreferred qualifications and education:B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study required. MS degree strongly preferred.A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional software engineering experienceAt least 6 years of experience in core and enterprise java, including collections API, concurrency, JDBC and web servicesExtensive experience developing complex and high performing SQL code in Oracle and SQL-Server databasesKnowledge of C# is a plusExperience in SpringBoot, Microservices and cloud technologies preferredGood understanding of data structures and algorithmsGood understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, software development best practices, and ability to write clean and maintainable codeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPrior experience troubleshooting and fixing database and application performance issues is preferredDemonstrated ability to apply design patterns to solve real problems is preferred.Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environmentPrior experience with Agile development methodology is preferred