Senior Java Developer Contract Full Time

Senior Java Developer – Cape Town

The role requires a Senior Java Developer that derives great pleasure from improving existing systems.

A proven track record in system maintenance and working in a production environment is essential.

Preferred: IT Degree (Technikon / University).

Other relevant IT Industry Qualifications(s): Java, SQL, Analysis & Design, etc.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Java development environment.

This is a Contract role!

Responsibilities – Senior Java Developer:

• The role requires a Java developer that has a passion for systems maintenance and derives great pleasure from improving existing systems.
• A proven track record in system maintenance and working in a production environment is essential.
• Short regular release cycles require agility in analysis, design and implementation and as such the candidate should display competence in the area of agility.
• Quality outputs are a non-negotiable since incorrect payments and calculations could lead to reputational damage for the company.
• Interpret specifications and question to enable understanding
• Maintain existing applications
• Produce quality software according to specification
• Produce supporting unit & functional tests to support developed code
• Troubleshooting, defect tracking & defect resolution of programs within the application space
• Provide support to Test team, Analysts & other role players in the interest of getting the job done

Requirements – Senior Java Developer:

• Preferred: IT Degree (Technikon / University)
• Other relevant IT Industry Qualifications(s): Java, SQL, Analysis & Design, etc
• Understand and code XML, XSD, HTTP and SOAP protocols
• 5+ years’ experience within a Java development environment
• Core Skills:
  • Java SE5 ++ / Java EE6 ++
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Spring Batch
  • Struts
  • ORM – Hibernate
  • Data modelling
  • Unit Testing
  • Code Refactoring
• Additional Skills that would be advantageous:
  • Maven
  • GIT
  • ODM (Business Rules Engine)
  • BPM (Business Process Manager Engine)
  • Understanding TDD
  • Good grasp of OO concepts and the implementation thereof
  • Agile environment would be advantageous
  • Experience in the Financial Services industry will be advantageous
• Problem solving skills
• Conceptual and Analytical thinker
• Good communication / interpersonal skills
• Action / results orientation
• Quality orientation
• Knowledge seeking / learning orientation
• Must have a positive attitude
• Have a strong desire / willingness to learn and to always improve
• Conduct must be professional at all times
• Must take ownership of tasks and be accountable
• Team Player

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