Mid-Tier JAVA Software Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities
As a Mid-Tier Software Engineer, you will be required to work with the Java programming language, follow existing IT standards, policies and procedures to develop web applications and computer systems.
Working with other colleagues contributing to designing and developing successful software.
Responsible for system maintenance and new development as required by the senior software engineer
Responsible for committing code within specified timelines within the guidelines of the assigned team
Responsible for ensuring the quality of delivered code and will take charge of component development as required
Expected to provide maintenance and code enhancements for the production team
Expected to be actively enhancing knowledge of development principals, programming language development and elements of modern UI design and deployment
Required to deploy systems onsite at the customers from time to time
Expected to liaise with testing teams and where necessary directly with the customer
Work in accordance to the prevailing delivery methodology as defined by the business
Expected to be flexible with longer working hours
Expected to learn how to work well under pressure and motivate those on his/her team

Desired Qualifications and Experience
Formal Education/Qualifications:
BSc or higher in Computer Science or related field (ideal)
Minimum Diploma / JAVA programming certification

Job related work experience:
3-4 years experience in similar role
Experience with development of real-time web-based user interfaces
Experience with development of complex web-based portals
Familiar with software development lifecycle and processes
Familiarity with Financial systems and accounting concepts is advantageous

Skills or knowledge
Java JEE
IBM MQ Series
Glassfish / Payara
Web Logic
Primefaces
Microsoft SQL Server
SOAP/RESTful web services
EJB
IntelliJ
Bitbucket
Jira