Description
Our client is a leading Investment Bank and they are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Mobile/J2EE Developer)
The candidate should be able to work in a team environment across all levels of management. He/she must be a strong partner in the requirements gathering process and be able to own & lead analysis, design, and development of software in a J2EE and Mobile Web environment, contributing to the overall success of projects as they move through the different phases of the project life cycle.
Job/Opportunity
Provide technical direction in designing and developing complex J2EE & Mobile web applications in a dynamic financial services environment.
Remain current with mobile trends and be forward thinking in developing mobile solutions that meet business needs
Promote innovation where possible to increase productivity/enhance application suite
Possess strong technical aptitude with the ability to lead in-depth technology discussions, articulating the business value of a technology solution
Define & adhere to development standards & best practices
Work as part of a project delivery team to resolve issues and proactively suggest improvement areas. Address & resolve technical issues with extra effort/time where required.
Contribute effectively at many different points in a project life cycle as a motivated, self-starting individual contributor
Foster teamwork and collaboration among team members both onshore and offshore
Mentor and provide leadership to team members, providing guidance and resolutions to technical issues
Flexibility to travel to the US if required
Skills/Experience
Minimum 8 years of software development experience
Minimum 5 years of development experience in a web based environment with emphasis on J2EE.
Minimum of 2 years in technical lead role in distributed environment
Demonstrated experience in solution design using design patterns
Extensive knowledge of following core technologies required: Java/J2EE, Struts, Tomcat, Eclipse, SVN, Javascript, JSP, HTML5, CSS, WebServices
Experience with Mobile web frameworks required eg JQuery, JQuery Mobile, Sencha Touch, ModoLabs, Kurogo or similar
Experience with Spring, IBatis, Hibernate
Experience with reporting tools such as IBI Webfocus, OBI, BRIO
Sound knowledge of database design and modelling is required. Experience with Oracle is preferred.
Strong understanding of cloud computing, Data Rights Management trends, and how to implement secure Internet facing applications
Able to work in a fast paced, highly matrixed environment to achieve group goals, often hand in hand with the business team
Ability to recommend design changes for complex, interrelated systems design to achieve complicated requirements, improve performance or reduce costs of ownership
Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance priorities on simultaneous projects
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate functional business and systems requirements to technical staff.
Must be an organized self-starter with a collaborative work style, customer service focus, and ability to multi-task.
Prior Fidelity online platform experience a plus, prior work in the Financial Advisor and/or Philanthropic space strongly desired
Familiar with use of Agile software delivery methodologies
We are acting as an Employment Business.