Principle Software Engineer (Java Solutions Architect)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FinTech sector requires a Principle Java Software Engineer (Solutions Architect), Sandton

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the FinTech sector requires a Principle Software Engineer (Solution Architect), Sandton

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To understand and be able to talk about and explain to your team the importance of principles of good software design and development so that we can produce software of the highest possible quality in the fastest possible time and will be able to continue to do so in the future.
• To understand and be able to talk coherently about any practices (such as refactoring, TDD and pair programming) we are implementing and their benefits so that we are all working together and understand why they are so valuable.
• To ensure the features developed by your team are produced to the highest possible quality in the fastest possible time and no less, so that we can continue to do so in the future.
• To show the developers on your team better ways of doing things and help them improve their skills so that we all become better at our jobs.
• To ensure the software your team is responsible for is healthy and that its health is visible to your team and the wider development team so that we can all focus on improving it and know where the most technical debt and legacy code is.
• Responsible for the designing, describing, and managing the solution engineering in relation to specific business problems.
• Leading the practice and introducing the overall technical vision for a particular solution.
• To act as example to all the developers on your team by being the person who most closely follows the principles and practices, we have committed to so that the developers on your team feel confident they can too.
• Work in accordance with the prevailing delivery methodology as defined by the business
• To act as example to all the developers on your team by advocating learning and taking the time to do so myself so that they feel comfortable they can too.
•  Report to the General Manager – DevOps

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

• BSc or higher in Computer Science or related field              
• Diploma/Java programming certification

Job related Work Experience

• 10 years + work experience 
• Savvy about online collaboration
• Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies
• Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns
• Understanding of various coding methods and computer languages
• Data modeling and database design experience
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Energized by making customers systems efficient and successful
• Ability to understand the customer requirements better than they do, to anticipate future needs and help determine the ideal solution for issues
• A passion for collaboration and a deep understanding of the technology and sociology involved in enterprise social software
• Superior team organizer and lead, with the ability to coordinate with technical staff without micromanaging.
• Translator between business, technical, and salespeople
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Driven to create success in a hopeless situation, through brilliant problem solving, communication, and relentless persistence
• Able to perform well in the face of tight deadlines and tough technical and organizational challenges
• Steadfast and calm in difficult situation
• Requirements gathering methodology and experience
• Understanding of software development processes
• Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix
• Fluent with JEE technology and its related technologies.
• Participation in open-source projects
• Savvy about online collaboration

Skills or Knowledge

• Java J2EE 7,8
• IBM DB2 v9 or above
• IBM MQ or similar
• Glassfish / Payara
• Oracle Web Logic 12 or above
• PrimeFaces
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SOAP/REST web services
• Jasper reports
• EJB
• IntelliJ
• Bitbucket
• Jira
• GIT
• Source Tree
• SOAP UI
• WebSphere Application Server v9 or above
• Payara 4.1 or above
• Linux/AIX experience
• Adobe LiveCycle Data Services (a plus) 

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