Java Software Developer/Designer

Java Software Developer / Designer - Dublin

Essential tech: Java (J2SE & J2EE), Web Services, and Cloud or SaaS or Service-Oriented

We are working with a global and market-leading SaaS provider who is looking for a talented and experienced Java Developer / Designer to join the existing tech team in their vibrant and modern offices in Dublin.

We are looking for a strong technical developer with experience across a range of technologies - a critical thinker who can construct and design complex technical solutions.

Integral to this role is the ability to create web services that consume data from a massive back end containing complex logic. You will design and build highly scalable, reliable, and robust IT enterprise applications and infrastructure ecosystems to support a large customer base. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and contribute to the design initiative.

The Role:

1. Design communication interfaces and system integrations using web services and other protocols between enterprise applications using SOA best practices.
2. Develop specialized software to solve business problems and automate/optimize business processes.
3. Troubleshoot, modify, and maintain existing code within enterprise applications and databases.
4. Own the delivery and support of components within specific applications and serve as a technical lead on small to midsize complex projects.
5. Manage and maintain development and test application stacks from OS to web server to web page.
6. Participate in code reviews and pair programming to validate effectiveness and quality of code.
7. Develop tests using technologies such as JUnit, EasyMock, DBUnit, and Selenium.
8. Work closely with application stakeholders, system architects, and other technical resources to create the best technical design and roadmap for new applications and integrations.

Experience needed:

• Java (J2SE, J2EE)
• Cloud or SaaS or Service-Oriented architecture environment
• Web Services and building APIs
• Good understanding of front-end web development with experience in AJAX / Rich UI libraries such as JavaScript, JQuery, Express/NodeJS.
• Advanced knowledge of OO software design, unit testing, and Agile development process.

Desirable experience:

• NOSQL / RDBMS
• Mobile experience (Android/iOS)
• ORM and Message Queuing technologies

This role offers excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work with excellent technologies on exciting and challenging projects.

Your expertise in helping the company achieve and deliver the best service to its clients will be rewarded with an excellent salary and bonus, flexibility in working hours, private healthcare, life assurance, critical illness cover, pension, and more.

To be considered for this role, please apply with your updated CV to Gerry Nolan at Stack and Co.