Developer-Java/J2EE Senior

Technology Ventures - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Java Developer position is a critical role within our organization, focusing on the design and development of a wide range of tools that support trade analytics, pooling and securitization, trade capture, reporting, and reconciliation. This role requires a deep understanding of J2EE technologies and a strong ability to engage with business users to define requirements and design solutions that meet their needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for application development, prototyping, and providing high-level technical consulting to ensure that the tools developed are not only functional but also optimized for performance. In this position, you will work closely with team members and business partners to develop cutting-edge technology solutions under tight deadlines. You will be expected to predict the effects of configuration changes, identify application bottlenecks, and find opportunities to optimize performance. Additionally, you will support issue resolution and complete ad-hoc requests in support of business partners within the Investment and Capital Markets (I&CM) division. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Engage business users to define the requirements and design for a vast array of tools supporting trade analytics, pooling & securitization, trade capture, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Application development, prototyping, and high level technical consulting.
• Work closely with team members and business partners to develop cutting edge technology solutions under tight deadlines.
• Predict effects of configuration changes; identify application bottlenecks and opportunities to optimize performance.
• Support issue resolution and completion of ad-hoc requests in support of business partners within the I&CM division.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of IT experience in design, development, integration and testing of software solutions based on J2EE technologies including servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), and JDBC.
• 5-7 years of experience with relational databases including Sybase, MongoDB.
• 2-3 years of experience with managing, building, and deploying code through tools including Eclipse, GIT, Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins.
• 2-3 years of experience designing and executing JUnit test cases using Mockito framework based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent problem solving and analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions and solve problems.
• Flexible and versatile to adapt to any new environment and work on any project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to work effectively with continuous change and short deadlines.
• Demonstrated business acumen, problem solving skills, intellectual maturity, and relationship management skills.