Principal Back-End Developer (Java)

Job Description

<p>The principal software developer is responsible for developing specifications for complex software programming applications. This position shall develop, modify and maintain applications that may be customized or standardized. This position participates in design and coding activities with the rest of the team members. The principal software developer shall support the rest of the team in achieving their objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools</li><li>Maintains and modifies existing applications ensuring adherence to standards</li><li>Performs maintenance programming for existing versions</li><li>Performs custom programming at customer request</li><li>Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product</li><li>Work closely with other teams to ensure product/solution readiness for release</li><li>Develop product/solution logic within an iterative development lifecycle</li><li>Participates in detailed design/Proof of Concept phase</li><li>Conducts and supervises unit-testing tasks and fix any defects which may arise</li><li>Implement functional enhancements and application specifications to ensure a satisfactory level of both functional and non-functional requirements</li><li>Responsible for the planning of the product in coordination with the team manager</li><li>Responsible for the scoping of the release/sprints, time estimation, and resources allocation</li><li>Responsible for guiding, supervising and mentoring associate software developers and software developers</li><li>Responsible for assisting associate software developers and software developers with complex technical challenges</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in computer science, or equivalent</li><li>5-7 years of experience</li><li>Excellent knowledge of J2EE, Spring Frameworks, Hibernate/JPA, JUnit, JMS, Maven/Jenkins, Web Services</li><li>Fluency in English language</li><li>Knowledge of GIS concepts and ESRI technologies is a plus</li><li>Knowledge of Android &amp; JavaScript is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p>