Java Backend Software Engineer

About the Role:

Under moderate supervision, designs, develops, tests, debugs and deploys moderately complex customer-intent software solutions, along with creating and supporting software tools and utilities required for the operation, maintenance, and control of the software system. Makes moderately complex modifications to existing software to fit specialized needs and configurations and maintains program libraries and technical documentation. Assists in planning, scheduling and implementation and initiates corrective action(s) to stay on schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, implement, and deploy solutions that are reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the needs
of our global clients.
• Following Agile practices and participating in planning games, code reviews & sprint demos.
• Actively participates in architectural discussions and ensures that designs follow the approved architectural
patterns.
• Continually learn about new technologies, generate new ideas and improve the use of technology in the product.
• Supports production issues with related products.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related field.

Experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the software industry
• Mature experience in working in agile teams using modern technologies in back-end dev, databases & DevOps.
• Adopt new technologies and concepts quickly and should always be interested in new upcoming tools and languages.

Tasks and responsibilities:
• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Good knowledge of architectural and design patterns for business tier web development
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles
• Development of the backend services (Java, Spring)
• Development and fine-tuning of SPARQL Queries
• Developing according to best practices and architecture defined the Architect Community
• Take a proactive role during backlog-refinement (grooming) sessions on solutions for the requested requirements.
• Solving incidents.
• Analyze and improve the performance.
• Create documentation where appropriate.
• Planning and reporting on progress in accordance with Agile/SCRUM
• Work together with the front-end/back-end developers within the SCRUM teams

Preferred experience:
• Java 8+
• Spring Boot
• Consuming REST/GraphQL API’s
• REST webservices
• XML - based content
• SPARQL
• Docker
• Amazon AWS Stack (ECS, Lambda)

Competencies:
• Strong collaboration and listening skills.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a distributed, international, multicultural environment.
• Responsive and flexible in handling critical support issues whenever they occur.
• Strong analytical skills

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.