Senior Java Developer

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.We are looking for a Java developer responsible for building Java applications. This includes anything between complex groups of back-end services and their client-end counterparts. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential.Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java/Vue codeEnsure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.What You'll NeedBachelor Degree in Computer Science5-7 years’ experience in a team environmentProficient in Java, with a good knowledge of insurance a plusExperience with paired programmingProficient with Vue.jsFamiliar with various design and architectural patternsSkill for writing reusable Java librariesKnowledge of concurrency patterns in JavaFamiliarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTfulExperience with both external and embedded databasesUnderstanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable applicationBasic understanding of the class loading mechanism in JavaImplementing automated testing platforms and unit tests (TDD)Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitFamiliarity with build tools such as Ant, Maven, and GradleFamiliarity with CI/CDExperience with Mockito is a plusWhat You’ll GetSDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!