Java Application Developer

About The Role

In line with team objectives, policies, and procedures, and under the guidance of a more senior team member, you will design, develop specifications, code, install, test, and maintain high-quality application software and associated tools.

Professional Skills

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience in a developer role with a demonstrable track record.
• Autonomous, empowered with the ability to drive, adapt, and respond to change.
• Customer-oriented and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver true customer value.
• Open-minded, solutions-oriented, and a team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Technical Skills

• Java backend developer experience
• Software development tools (GIT, Maven)
• Experience in unit testing, integration testing, and mocking tools (JUnit, Mockito)
• Practical experience of Linux OS (RedHat)

Desirable Skills

• Experience in designing and implementing software solutions with high scalability, performance, and resilience (i.e., multi-processing, multi-threading, distributed)
• Experience in continuous delivery process and technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes (OpenShift), Jenkins, Ansible)
• Practical experience of large-scale distributed application frameworks (Kafka, Zookeeper)
• Practical experience in developing financial applications leveraging business process management and automation capabilities
• Practical experience of SSL/TLS, HTTP/S, XML (schema, XSLT)
• Practical experience of IP network and security fundamentals
• Practical experience of databases (Elastic Search, Oracle, JDBC, H2, JPA) and data modeling

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, test, install, and support programs/systems in line with agreed requirements.
2. Assist with the analysis of requirements and the development of recommendations as to the systems approach to follow.
3. Prepare specifications, codes, tests, deliverables, acceptance criteria, time frames, etc., and prepare and study the technical feasibility and estimates of the proposed systems solutions.
4. Analyze the problems, develop and propose solutions to more senior team members.
5. Provide technical assistance to other SWIFT colleagues and provide guidance to more junior team members in their daily work.
6. Develop and maintain technical documentation and prepare and give presentations to customers on systems.
7. Provide timing/scheduling estimates to project lead and propose corrective actions to timelines when necessary.

Competency Profile

• Takes Accountability for Delivering Results: Makes choices and decisions based on established practices and precedents; delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues where timing may be critical.
• Demonstrates Operational Excellence: Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve ways of doing things; sets and meets high standards for own work; demonstrates commitment to security policy.
• Expands Knowledge: Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.
• Business Understanding and Commercial Sense: Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry, and the organization while upholding standards.
• Builds and Reinforces Customer Relationships: Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities.
• Leads with a Team Focus: Initiates effective cooperation and team working with others; provides support to new team members; appreciates style and background differences; demonstrates commitment to SWIFT values.
• Communicates Effectively: Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.

What We Offer

• We put you in control of your career.
• We give you a competitive package.
• We help you perform at your best.
• We help you make a difference.
• We give you the freedom to be yourself.

We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, color, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.