Java Developer - AVP

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Developer AVP for a direct placement with one of our premier financial services clients in Jersey City, NJ. Responsibilities :

• Seeking to hire strong hands-on engineers with experience in developing server-side components in Java.
• Must have experience in developing enterprise application using Java/J2EE & Spring.
• Include strategic state-of-the-art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps high standard/ Micro services/ Docker for application hosting.
• Will be working on fast-paced, highly visible, and challenging projects.
• Perform systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements
• Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation
• Communicate continually with the client and project teams Clarify client's needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.
• Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
• Strictly follow firm's engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
• As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
• Own success Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.
• Perform code & design reviews consistently.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as technical team lead
• Extensive experience system analysis and design
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Must have hands-on knowledge and understanding in JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework stack
• Must have Deep understanding of Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices is highly preferred
• Must have Hands-on MongoDB knowledge / experience
• Must have experience in SCMs like GIT and tools like JIRA
• Good understanding of OpenShift & Docker
• Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders
• Expected to be a self-starter and someone who loves technology in general and excels when challenged.