Java Software Engineer

The Unison Software Engineer is a hands-on role that operates as part of a team and will be involved in the design and development of web applications using Java and JEE technologies. The developer must be skilled in several software languages, such as Java, JavaScript and SQL and have experience of object-oriented principles and Java design patterns. Success in this role requires an innovative mind, a proven track record of software development, and a passion for creating market-leading software through agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enhancements to existing web applications and webservices using Java and Java EE technologies and develop new solutions when needed
• Work alongside different team members such as the Product Owner, Quality Assurance, DBA and IT during different stages of the development cycle
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and performance issues when they arise
• Provide application support and respond to support tickets in a timely manner
• Explore and keep up to date with latest technology trends and recommend application and process improvements
• Work on proof of concepts and/or build prototypes to evaluate new technologies
• Clearly communicate individual and team progress/challenges regularly
• Create and update technical documentation
• Be able to think critically, learn quickly through hands on work and research, and solve problems with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of work experience
• Extensive senior-level software development experience in Java and related technologies and frameworks
• Must have full stack development experience
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Struts, Hibernate and Oracle is required
• Proficiency in server and client-side web frameworks such as JSP, CSS, HTML, jQuery and AngularJS
• Experience developing SOAP webservices and REST API
• Experience working on search technologies such as Lucene, Apache Solr or equivalent
• Prior experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB is a plus
• Extensive experience building applications that run on AWS cloud infrastructure and using AWS services such as, but not limited to, S3, Elasticache, etc.
• Knowledge of modern client-side web frameworks and libraries such as Angular, ReactJS and Bootstrap is a plus
• Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Must be able to build and test quality code in a collaborative agile team environment
• Should be a problem solver, detail-oriented and have excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with standards for accessibility a plus (WCAG / 508)