Senior – Lead Java Developer

The ideal candidate will have experience using Java in a fast-paced internet/e-commerce environment, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks with minimal guidance, and communicate effectively with both technical and business personnel.

Responsibilities

1. Support and Develop on a high availability SaaS product platform for a high-profile, nationally recognized, profitable internet company.
2. Work with leading platforms including Java, J2EE, Ngnx, Hibernate, and MySQL.
3. Work closely with product management in defining new product features and specifications.
4. Work with Quality Assurance to test functional product features.
5. Work with operations on deployment of new releases and application management.

Qualifications

1. 5+ years of solid Java (J2EE) experience with an emphasis on MVC design pattern in a dot-com/web environment.
2. Proven ability with web development in Java.
3. Experience in writing scalable webapps.
4. Experience in modular / OO coding.
5. Experience in redesigning/re-architecting legacy modules.
6. Fluency in JDBC, Hibernate, or similar ORM framework.
7. BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
8. Knowledge of shell and other scripting languages (Python, Groovy, Scala, Erlang or Ruby).
9. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including non-technical.
10. Strong technical and design skills.
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-effort, dynamic work environment.
12. Fast learner of new and emerging technologies.
13. Self-motivated and ability to drive features to delivery.
14. Experience working in a team development environment.
15. Experience leading a team.