Senior Java Developer
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with proven leadership abilities to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis to work at our bank client. This role demands strong technical expertise, ownership of end-to-end solutions, and the ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and delivery of enterprise-scale applications
- Design, implement, and maintain solutions using Java, OpenShift, and AWS
- Provide strong troubleshooting support for production incidents, MIRT, and lower environment issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, analysts, DevOps, and QA
- Review current support and development processes and help automate workflows.
- Develop, manage, and optimize APIs using IBM API Connect
- Monitor and debug applications using Dynatrace and similar tools.
- Own and maintain technical documentation, including end-to-end solution diagrams
- Drive Agile ceremonies and maintain clear Jira/Confluence documentation
- Identify technical risks and resolve issues across the full SDLC
- Mentor junior developers and coordinate with stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of software development experience, with recent hands-on work in Java
- Proven leadership experience in delivering large-scale projects
- Hands-on experience with OpenShift, AWS, IBM API Connect
- Strong background in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
- Proficient in observability tools like Dynatrace, or ELK
- Ability to identify process gaps and drive automation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices and tools (Jira, confluence)
- Ability to draw and communicate system-level architecture diagrams
- Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills
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