Intermediate Java Developer (Perm)

R Job Title:                       Intermediate Developer Reports to:                    Practice Head: Java Solutions ROLE OVERVIEWRolverview DVT requires the long-term services for an Innovative Intermediate Java Developer with experience in building high performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented technology driven software team that works on mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Full understanding and implementation of the SDLC and design patterns - Proven hands-on Software Development experience - Proven working experience in Java development - Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms - Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns - Unit testing, integration and functional testing - Using version control systems – Git, SVN, TFS - Understanding of Solution Architecture - Scrum Master role understanding - Solutions design and implementation - Improving the design of existing code - Keep up to date with technology - Ability to Multitask - System design and analysis - Ability to conceptualise and simplify complex problems - Ability to read and write specifications - Good communications skills COMPETENCIES competencies - Strong written and oral communication skills - Creative eye for details - Positive attitude - Able to multitask effectively - Display excellent time management, task planning and prioritisation skills - Able to adapt quickly to changing client requirements - Able to work effectively with minimal supervision - Java systems development experience using core Java Enterprise edition - Knowledge of OO design principles and enterprise design patterns. - Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction management, etc) - Agile environment - Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework - (JSF/Primefaces, AngularJS, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC) - Experience with XML/XSD/JAXB and Web Services (Soap & Rest). - Experience in the Spring Framework, EJB3 - Javascript, CSS and HTML etc - Excellent knowledge of ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate) - Solid working knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and Data Model - Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Agile/Scrum background experience would be a value add   ATTITUDES ATTITUDES - Passion for people - Work in a team environment - Delivery focused - Professionalism (conduct and appearance) - Show initiative - Awareness of the environment - Motivated - Work to achieve tight deadlines - Ability to work under pressure - Enthusiastic and committed - Develop Java application software - Assist with the production of technical specifications and designs - Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, delivering high-availability and performance - Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle - Write well designed, testable, efficient code - Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications - Prepare and produce releases of software components - Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review - Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS alQualificationsifications - Preference: BSc/ BSc Hons/ MSc degree in Computer science, Software engineering or a related field of study - Matric, A or O levels - 4 - 5 years’ experience in java software development - Preferably in a banking, insurance or telecoms industry - Experience in SDLC methodologies such AGILE (SCRUM) TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: - Hands-on experience with Spring Core Framework - Hands-on experience building RESTFul API using JAX-RS implementations - Hands-on experience in using JSON, YAML and Swagger - Strong understanding and experience using Containerization (Docker) - Working understanding of UI frameworks like Angular or ReactGood - understanding of NoSQL DBs (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Hazelcast etc) and Caching - Hands-on experience in Static Code Analysis (SonarQube, JaCoCo) - Hands-on experience in implementing Test Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit and Mockito - Hands-on experience building SOAP API using JAX-WS implementations - Hands-on experience in defining and building OpenAPI (v3 and above) API contracts - Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and maven spring starter dependencies