Principal Java Backend Software Engineer

Role: Principal Java Backend Software Engineer


Need 15+ years of experience

Location: Remote


Interview: Virtual

Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION: Designs and implements technology and software solutions as a member of an agile squad. Being assigned to an agile squad means this role also participates in all agile ceremonies driving activities from architecture and design to delivery. Models software development best practices and leads communities of practice to continuously refine and document standards and best practices.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applications
Create and execute long term vision of technical products and applications
Act as a technical expert and developer on an agile squad
Drive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applications
Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics
Practice test-driven development
Guide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledge
Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code
Maintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement
Remain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practice
Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers
Create and update operations procedures for daily routine management processes
Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirements
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 8+ years of experience
Knowledge of object-oriented and functional software design
Knowledge of software development best practices
Familiarity with RESTful API design
Prior experience with knowledge of Git and GitHub
Understanding of Software Development Methodologies
Understanding of security best practices
Strong problem solving skills
Strong collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Roles & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement new features while improving quality of technical products and applications
Create and execute long term vision of technical products and applications
Act as a technical expert and developer on an agile squad
Drive the architecture of solutions across multiple services and applications
Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics
Practice test-driven development
Guide communities of practice by mentoring developers, creating and enforcing standards, reviewing others code, and sharing knowledge
Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code
Maintain effective partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement
Remain current on IT trends pertaining to their area of practice
Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers
Create and update operations procedures for daily routine management processes
Maintain appropriate controls and documentation to ensure compliance of audit requirements
Other duties as assigned