Senior Java Developer

Job Purpose: 

The Senior Java Developer is responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of CR2’s BankWorld product. This role involves designing and implementing high-quality software solutions, contributing to new business requirements, and maintaining existing functionality within a collaborative scrum team environment.  

Our Hybrid Working Model requires employees to be on-site three days per week 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design & Implementation: Design and implement new features, ensuring alignment with business requirements, technical specifications, security practices, and project timelines.  

• Agile Development & Team Collaboration: Actively participate in agile scrum ceremonies, working closely with team members to achieve project goals and deliverables.  

• Code Quality & Review: Ensure adherence to software design best practices, participate in design and code reviews, and proactively suggest improvements to processes and practices. 

• Product Security:
  Adhere to sound security engineering practices to protect the integrity and security of the product.  

• Support & Troubleshooting: Assist in maintaining and supporting both new and existing features by working with the support team to diagnose and resolve issues promptly. 

• Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and integrate new solutions to enhance the user experience and product functionality. 

• Out-of-Hours Support: Provide occasional out-of-hours support for critical product issues when required. 

• Additional Tasks:
  Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the line manager. 

Critical Competencies: 

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Java programming with strong object-oriented design and programming skills.  

• Agile Methodologies: Experienced in agile software development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks.  

• Version Control:
  Proficiency in Git for source code management. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present technical ideas clearly and precisely. 

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and a passion for continuous learning. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and contributing to the overall success of the company.  

• Team Collaboration: A strong team player who is cooperative, flexible, and committed to working effectively with others to achieve shared goals. 

• Customer-Focused: Strong customer orientation with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs. 

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Educational Background: Honours Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.  

• Java Expertise: 5+ years of proven experience in Java programming.  

• Desirable Skills:
  Experience with Java frameworks (Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, Spring Data, Kafka), microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, relational databases (SQL for Oracle), cross-platform development, multi-threading, and familiarity with the banking or financial services sector.  

Success Metrics: 

• Feature Delivery: Timely and accurate delivery of new features and enhancements in line with scrum goals, project timelines and business requirements. Story points delivered with the sprint. 

• Code Quality: High-quality, reliable code with minimal defects, adhering to best practices in software unit testing with 100% code coverage and product security.  

• Team Contribution: Active participation and collaboration within the scrum team, contributing to the achievement of 100% scrum team goals and project milestones.  

• Customer Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders regarding the functionality, stability, and security of the product.  Target is Zero Implementation bugs in customer reported issues 

• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with industry trends and incorporating new knowledge into daily work.  Training hours completed within the year. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:
CR2 HPS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.