Java Software Engineer Job in a Wireless Messaging and Software Provider Company

Productive People Limited - Our Client is a wireless messaging and software provider with focus on the banking industry.
They are recruiting for a  Java Software Engineer:


Job Title:  Java Software Engineer

Job description

• The Java Software Engineer will join client's back end engineering team responsible for developing the platforms that power our mobile banking apps.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and be capable of expressing complex ideas in clear and unambiguous terms.
• The position requires in-depth knowledge and familiarity with Java.
• The Java Software Engineer will be charged but not limited with the following responsibilities:
• · Create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Java based components and interfaces.
• · Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• · Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications
• · Work closely with the Team Leader, Business Developers and Product Owner/Clients for understanding the functional and system requirements.
• · Prepare and conduct system and programming tests in controlled, real life situations before they go live.
• · Maintain proper and accurate documentation
• · Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.

• · BSc Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or any related course.
• · Professional certifications are desired.
• · Three (3) to five (5) years systems programming experience.
• · Expert level knowledge of Java.
• · Ability to learn new tools and technologies 
• · Possess a firm grasp of algorithms, experience with large scale distributed systems, low latency programming and data structures
• · Knowledge of banking protocols and processes will be an added advantage
• · Passion for clean code and clear naming conventions.
• · Result driven and highly execution focused.
• · Excellent analytical and oral communication skills are necessary.
• · Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• · Fluent oral and written English required. Knowledge of another major language is not mandatory but could be advantageous.
• · Experience with different data stores (relational and NoSQL) is essential including performance tuning
• · Experience and working knowledge in system integration, web services (SOAP
• and REST), API development and web security
• · Experience in MySQL or PostgreSQL and excellent knowledge of SQL, and optimization
• · Experience AJAX (JavaScript/HTML/CSS/XML) and Web Concepts – HTML, XML, & Stylesheets.