Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Software Engineer (REST API)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: Long term

Client: Comcast

Description:

The Senior Java Software Engineer will actively contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation and support of highly scalable client-server based software applications. This hands-on, customer impacting, position requires broad engineering competence and in-depth technical knowledge of client-server application software development, as well as demonstrated experience successfully prioritizing, planning, organizing and executing software development projects in a fast paced dynamic environment.

Responsible for developing code in a multi-threaded Java server environment that services millions of customers and relies on well executed and efficient code solutions and patterns. Candidate should provide well-considered patches and features, as well as determine current system limitations and compatibilities between subsystems, selection of new concepts and methodology, preparation of technical requirements and software design specifications and development of major routines and utilities.

Candidate will be asked to demonstrate coding skills during the interview. Several questions will be asked requiring the candidate to white board how to code the example/use case in Java. The knowledge area is “Core Java”. (Not Hibernate/Spring). This is a restful Java application.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Java software development engineering experience
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills: verbal, written, listening, including customer relationships
• Experienced design and architecture knowledge, as well as familiarity with object oriented design patterns
• Experience in Java, client-server / service development including threading (Executor), Queuing, and work with Futures
• Experience with highly-scalable client-server applications and distributed web service development ( must have hands-on experience with RESTful web services )
• Experience in designing complex UI components/widgets and workflow
• Critical thinker resulting in expert trouble shooting skills with an in-depth knowledge of debugging and logging tools in a multi-threaded environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing, building and supporting APIs for third party consumption
• UNIX/Linux background
• Familiarity with Agile development
• Familiarity with data serialization formats like XML, JSON and protocol buffers

Designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and 3 – 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Position Comments:

The Senior Java Software Engineer will actively contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation and support of highly scalable client-server based software applications. This hands-on, customer impacting, position requires broad engineering competence and in-depth technical knowledge of client-server application software development, as well as demonstrated experience successfully prioritizing, planning, organizing and executing software development projects in a fast paced dynamic environment.

Thanks & Regard,

Dipak Sharma

dsharma5 (at) xavient (dot) com

805-823-6784

Job Type: Contract

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Java: 10 years