Job Title:
VP - Principal Software Engineer (Java, C/C++)
SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced hands-on Principal Software Engineer who will lead the technical aspects of designing, implementing, testing of various initiatives in the Workflow Group.
The role expects significant engineering knowledge in complex server side applications, including new feature work, improvements on existing code, and active participation in designing and shipping the product.
REQUIREMENTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years strong technical experience in Java, J2EE, Spring, JPA/Hibernate, scripting language.
- The successful applicant will have responsibility for designing, developing and maintaining large scale software projects for the workflow platform.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at a given time.
- Analyze, design and develop software solutions to meet business needs.
- Collaborate with internal and external technical personnel/vendors to facilitate enterprise software integration.
- Work on different software development life cycle phases and serve as a technology resource and representative for the department.
- Create technical documentation for software (design documents, handbooks, etc.).
- Perform code review and design review to ensure compliance with development standards.? Assist with developing automated test cases and test plans for software.
- Review software requirements documentation for projects and enhancements
- Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
- Experience writing SQL queries for Sybase / Oracle or another Relational Database is required.
- Working knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills.
- Ability to use version control software such as GIT.
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Good understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability
- The candidate will get actively involved in developing new products and troubleshooting issues related to retail trading systems.
- Work with business partners as well as providing technical and procedural guidance to the project team.
- Produce detailed design specifications from functional Specification.
- Contribute in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value.
- Develop business solutions by creating new, and modifying existing, software applications.
- Utilize innovative approaches to solve complex technical problems and apply advanced technical principles, theories and concepts to develop products.
- Conduct full life-cycle application development, perform software modeling and simulation, build proof of concept with newer technologies and maintain code quality.
- Follow good software development practices (Functional specs, Design specs, Code reviews, Unit Test, Functional Test). Have the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects in parallel, if required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Working experience in C/C++, Perl & Shell Script are preferred and/or willing to learn
- Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Creative thinker, self-starter, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and team orientation.
- Ability to carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent preferred in Computer Science OR related field
