Java Software Engineer

Job Description:As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work within the Middle Office Core Platform Organization to drive product development and modernization initiatives. You are a builder with a deep understanding of the tools and technologies needed to build products that deliver real business outcomes and put the customer first. You will be responsible for designing and programming modules ranging from small components to larger systems, as well as designing individual features or full feature sets.Responsibilities: Engage in technical discussions, participate in technical design sessions, and present ideas through whiteboardingWork closely with peers in a fast-paced technical design and development environmentOperate in a fast-paced delivery mode, focused on completing tasks that support product release goalsMaintain code quality through best practices, unit testing, and automated quality checksUnderstand the broader product and how its modules interrelate, while serving as the expert on your assigned componentHelp design interfaces and information exchange between modulesBring advanced domain knowledge and strong customer focus; be skilled in build, release, and deployment processesAdvocate for scalability and emphasize the importance of quality through testingWrite code that meets high standards and delivers the intended functionality using the chosen technology for the projectBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, or 5 years with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a PhDTechnical Requirements :Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, software design patterns, and coding principlesHands-on experience with microservices architecture and development, and databases such as Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL, etc.7+ years of experience in Java (Spring Framework) and/or GoPython scripting experience preferredExperience with Service Mesh, Containers, and Kubernetes technologies preferredHands-on experience building cloud-based software using cloud and open-source technologies/frameworks preferredExperience building scalable, highly available distributed systemsExperience assessing and improving application performance through design and best coding practicesStrong grasp of core data structures and algorithms, with the ability to implement them in the language of choiceExperience with a public cloud platform (AWS or Azure) preferredExperience with agile software development