SS&C Technologies - Chicago, IL

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SS&C is seeking a Java Web Developer to join our Trade Thru Development Team. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing both documented and verbal functional specifications. The Java Web Developer will provide support for applications deployed in the private cloud/network. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a readiness to collaborate with internal teams, including development and business teams. The ability to design solution fixes and either implement them or collaborate on the implementation is crucial. Successful candidates should possess strong technical skills and an ability to adapt to changing priorities. In this position, you will work in an agile environment with a strong commitment to team goals. You will need to understand the application logic and code, exhibit strong debugging and analytical skills for resolving issues, and acquire knowledge in the business domain and application flow. Coordination on updates, understanding issues and problems, and taking initiative to resolve them will be part of your daily responsibilities. Clear and effective communication in written updates to the business is essential. You will also review technical design, code, and business documentation, document code changes with quality and maintenance in mind, and create unit test cases and test data based on user stories and requirements defined. Participation in walk-throughs, inspections, and review meetings to learn about new features being deployed is also expected.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement functional specifications for applications.
  • Provide support for applications deployed in the private cloud/network.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including development and business teams.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Work in an agile environment with a commitment to team goals.
  • Understand application logic and code.
  • Exhibit strong debugging and analytical skills for issue resolution.
  • Acquire knowledge in business domain and application flow.
  • Coordinate on updates and take initiative to resolve issues.
  • Communicate effectively in written updates to the business.
  • Review technical design, code, and business documentation.
  • Document code changes with quality and maintenance in mind.
  • Create unit test cases and test data based on user stories/requirements.
  • Participate in walk-throughs, inspections, and review meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 4-5 years equivalent work-related experience in a Full Stack Web Developer role.
  • Experience with Java, JSP, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, JQuery, Vue.js), HTML/CSS, NodeJS, and other modern languages.
  • Additional experience with SQL, YAML, XML, JSON.
  • Experience with modern source control tools such as GitHub, CVS or SVN.
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies.
  • Exposure to automated testing, BDD (Behavior Driven Development)/TDD (Test Driven Development).
  • Ability to determine root cause of end user reported issues and provide solutions.
  • Ability to be proactive and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of cloud fundamentals.
  • Understanding of Web APIs/Web Services.
  • A passion for continuous learning and the ability to learn quickly.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of/experience in Financial Services Industry
  • Unix/Shell Programming
  • Web Application Server configuration/deployment

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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