Java Developer with AWS

Essential Skills (Mandatory Skills)

• Experience in Core Java (preferably Java 8 and above) & Spring Boot applications
• Experience of designing and implementing Web Services primarily REST (exposure to SOAP and WS-* is advantage)
• Understanding of cloud principles and basics
• Understanding of basic cloud services
• Extensive knowledge of design patterns and applicability in real world
• Extensive knowledge of spring based frameworks and tools
• Eye for slick performing code
• Experience of using source code management tools, e.g. GIT/SVN/Clearcase etc
• Extensive experience in any of sort of continuous integration environment.

Desirable Skills

• Working experience on any private or public cloud like Pivotal CloudFoundary, IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud is an added advantage
• Experience in J2EE development preferably in WebSphere 7/8/9 Liberty profile.
• Good knowledge of UNIX, Shell Scripting, Ant, udeploy (or similar)
• Teamcity/Jenkins/Bamboo, Crucible, Sonar, Fitnesse, Maven
• Good understanding of Development Methodologies like “Test Driven Development”
• Appreciate the business principles involved in a project
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to think laterally, an enquiring mind with good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Display a flexible attitude; be able to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

• Exposure to the Finance industry would be an advantage.
• Strong interest and willingness to understand the Mutual Funds Business.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Willingness to work UK business hours (though occasionally)
• Strong interest in Technology and its applications.
• Self-motivation.
• Team Player.