Java/ JavaScript Developer

We are looking for a Java Developer for a 12 month contract.

To apply technical expertise through evaluating various patterns; utilizing existing and future integration mechanisms to create a service-based environment and reducing current platform dependencies. The successful applicant will be responsible for designing and developing Angular Javascript Java applications.

Responsibilities and work outputs

• Technical systems design and architectural documentation
• Systems support and systems enhancements
• Ensuring implementation of non-functional requirements on agreed technical and architectural frameworks
• Designing IT solutions that satisfy business objectives.
• Discuss and enforcing agreed upon architectural decisions
• Defining, documenting, communicating and enforcing required standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Communication of technological possibilities and constraints to business and team members
• Providing (agree, document, communicate) application/technology road-map and
  ensuring compliance with IT strategies
• Identifying risks and direct/escalate accordingly
• Supporting effective teamwork within Momentum

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• BSc / MSc / BCom in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent Financial industry experience).
• Minimum 8 years IT experience in a LISP, Investment, financial services environment
• Java / JavaScript Certificates
• At least four+ years of Java Script Java experience with sound technical proficiency in the following:
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  o AWS
  o Docker
  o Micro-services
  o Spring Spring-Boot experience
  o Web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript HTTP/HTTPS request response protocol
  o Implementing both front-end and back-end
  o AngularJS and Angular.io
  o Node.js, Express Swagger/OpenAPI Specification
  o MEAN stack (mongo, expressjs, angular, nodejs)
  o Document-based NoSQL database (MongoDB, CouchDB, DynamoDB etc...)
• Relational databases and SQL (PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle, etc...)
  o Linux distro (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc...)
  o JMS and Messaging technologies
  o XML and Related technologies
  o Web services
  o Gradle
  o GIT
  o Unit Testing JUnit/Mockito
  o Security principles
  o Test automation
  o DevOps experience
  o Ability to read UML and participate in design sessions
  o Working knowledge of development design patterns
  o Sound object-orientated analysis, design and development skills and knowledge
  o Good understanding of agile development methodologies and practices
  o Adapts structured coding styles for easy review, testing, and maintainability of
  the code
  o Integrate the developed functionality and/or component into a fully functional
  system
  o Ensure unit and integration level verification plan are in place and adheres to a
  great quality of code at all time
  o Actively participate in troubleshooting, debugging and updating current live
  system
  o Verify user feedback in making system more stable and easier â?? continuous
  improvement
  o Utilise trends and metrics to develop, optimise, and implement solutions that
  address key business challenges and drive business objectives.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practice to optimise service offering,
  ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.
  o Develop innovative ways to meet the needs of unique clients pro-actively.

Competencies, Skills Technologies

• Proactive
• Systematical and analytical way of working
• Result-oriented approach to work
• Work Flexibility
• Accountability and ownership of work
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• Resilience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Keep updated with the latest technology
• Coach and mentor team members