Senior Java Developer

Full-time - Mid Level

Andover, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with over 6 years of experience in developing Java Applications using J2EE technologies, JMS, Spring, and EJBs, specifically for a Fixed Income Analytical Application. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to work with minimal direction. This role requires experience in developing and implementing systems of varying sizes and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Note that an in-person interview is required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, and implements software.
• Troubleshoots production problems related to applications.
• Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements.
• Designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software.
• Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Java Application development using J2EE technologies, JMS, Spring, and EJBs.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• In-depth understanding of Object Oriented Analysis, Object Oriented Design, and Object Oriented Programming.
• In-depth understanding of the Java Programming Language, syntax, and constructs.
• In-depth understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures.
• General problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter & self-motivated.
• In-depth understanding of J2EE, specifically EJB and JMS.
• Strong understanding of ESB, specifically Apache Camel or FUSE.
• Strong understanding of Spring.
• In-depth understanding of JDBC and SQL (Oracle).
• In-depth understanding of the use of the Eclipse IDE; JBoss stack is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of the difference between EARs, WARs, and JARs.
• Basic understanding of Junit and unit testing frameworks.
• Basic understanding of software and web security.
• Basic understanding of HTML and web-based forms and applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Investments Business knowledge (Fixed Income) is a BIG plus.
• Basic understanding of Swing, Hibernate, Concurrent Util.
• Basic understanding of Transaction Management concepts.
• Ability to write simple Linux shell scripts; any other scripting languages are a plus.
• Basic understanding of the Continuous Build philosophy.
• Basic understanding of Maven, Gradle.
• Basic ability to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in code, and recommend solutions to improve performance.
• Java/J2EE Certified Programmer.
• Java/J2EE Certified Developer.