API Software Engineer

API Software Engineer

TalEx is working with a web marketing organization to identify an API Software Engineer for a team that builds customer-facing UI components and backend data processing systems. The system runs both inside data centers and in the AWS cloud, both in the US and internationally.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Design and code backend Java applications and services.
2. Develop solutions for an ORACLE Database.
3. Work with Operations Engineers to ensure applications are operations ready and able to be effectively monitored using automated methods.
4. Analyze business and technical requirements and design solutions that meet those needs.
5. Collaborate with programmers both on their team and on other teams.
6. Collaborate with product managers to develop and clarify requirements.
7. Troubleshoot production issues related to the team’s applications.
8. Effectively manage day-to-day tasks in an Agile process to meet scheduled commitments.
9. Write unit tests and specification documents.
10. Mentor and train less experienced team members.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. 4+ years of experience designing and programming in Java in a Unix/Linux environment.
3. Knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring, MyBatis, and Jersey.
4. Must have strong programming and debugging skills.
5. Must have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
6. Must have a working knowledge of application design and development processes and methodologies.
7. Experience with automated build and deployment tools such as Chef, Jenkins, and Docker.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills.
9. Solid understanding of RDBMS and general database concepts.
10. Familiar with software design methods and techniques.
11. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.