Job Purpose
The Java Developer generates technical designs and BRS into executable code without errors.
The incumbent also translates business requirements into basic technical designs adhering to Discovery Bank Architecture standards.
Key Outcomes may include but are not limited to:
Ensures that the application performs the functions as required by business.
Ensures that the applications are maintainable and consider reuse, configurability, data footprints, processing speed, volumes and any other applicable non-functional requirements.
Releases source code with zero defects.
Leads and mentor’s junior developers during the code review process to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Provides technical support, resolves production queries, and conducts root cause analysis.
Participates in Business Requirement Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions.
Analyze business requirements and clarify any unknowns with the Business Analyst or Business User.
Formulates technical solutions and review them with the development team.
Produces Technical Design documents using the standard template and in accordance with Discovery Bank standards.
Set up Technical Analysis JAD sessions with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Implements Technical Specifications within the systems framework.
Produces source code by applying technical standards and referencing existing components.
Participates in the process of reviewing code for consistent application of standards, logic, and effective use of libraries and reusable aspects of the application.
Responds to incidents escalated by the Incidents team.
Education and Experience:
BSc Computer Science/Information Systems degree or other relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution
Formal Java qualification
At least 6 years’ experience in source code development.
At least 4 years’ experience in backend Java development
Experience working with event driven systems
Experience working with large data volumes
Experience working in transactional systems
Technical skills or knowledge:
Knowledge of SDLC, Unit Testing, Database structures, Technical Change Control
Technical Stack
Java 8 / 11
Spring
Spring Boot
Spring Web MVC (REST)
Spring Expression Language (SpEL)
Spring JMS
Spring Kafka
MyBatis
HANA (ANSI SQL)
JSON / Jackson
XML / JAXB
JUnit /Mockito
Swagger
Docker
Openshift
Jenkins
Maven
Git / Bitbucket
IBM MQ
Linux / Windows
Ability to do Business Writing, Software development within SDLC, Data modelling and UML Design abilities
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