Lead Java Engineer

Lead Java Engineer

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in actively developing large scale software using: Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services supporting high volume transactions in a highly available environment.
• 6+ years of experience working with containers and microservices in the cloud.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud deployment in a continuous integration, and continuous delivery model (CI/CD).
• 2+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), or AWS or GCP.
• 2+ years’ experience working with databases like MongoDB, Aerospike, and/or PostgreSQL.
• 2+ years Prior experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy to distributed platforms, i.e., Mainframe Cobol apps/DB2 to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB.
• Track record of pursuing and maintaining high quality while delivering on tight schedules.
• Collaborative mindset coupled with a bias for action to effectively engage with all areas of the business including Product Management, Architects, SRE, and adjacent teams, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including offshore teams and manage offshore development activities.
• Ability to effectively engage subject matter experts and understand technical topics.
• Demonstrated ability to disagree, argue your case with data, and commit to deliver regardless of the outcome of the disagreement.
• Demonstrated ability in solution discovery and crafting a design based in engineering principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems creatively.
• Track record of mentoring and coaching that results in a stronger organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related degree, OR related practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the needs of the business, conducting research on potential options and recommend optimal solution based on context.
• Identifying gaps and mitigating risks to delivery, scalability, performance, security, compliance, operational readiness, and work to respond to them or advocate for prioritization.
• Participating in strategic planning discussions with technical, business, and stakeholders
• Designing effective solutions that are in line with the organization’s vision.
• Actively participating in product design and development sessions
• Writing efficient, easy to follow technical documentation.
• Reviewing cross-team work in planning to ensure teams understand work break down and dependencies when considering work sequencing and prioritization.
• Technical lead on cross-team strategic efforts to influence decision and alignment.
• Understanding several teams’ testing strategies and uses the knowledge to educate and help teams level-up their testing. Recommending org testing strategies/solutions.
• Ensuring economic thinking is part of the delivery execution across
• Fostering a culture of engineering excellence and challenging the status quo
• Identify gaps in processes and services across environments.
• Cultivating a culture of open feedback that promotes accountability for getting better together
• Facilitating discussions within the O2 and beyond, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to share their opinion and be heard, and that discussion outcomes tie to stated goals.
• Supporting teams on critical production issues
• Building relationships with adjacent domains and teams.
• Providing coaching, mentorship, and career development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of messaging technologies (Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or equivalent)
• Experience in Financial Services industry
• Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation and Quality mindset and behaviors
• Proficient in developing Visio diagrams, architectural and design documentations, functional and technical specifications, automated test process
• Willingness to learn all aspects of tech stack and document
• Ability to research and document production and test environments along with architecture and design work
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment
• Experience with the Atlassian tool stack (JIRA and Confluence)