Senior Java Software Engineer

Corporate Workplace Technology (CWT) develops applications and programs focused on supporting the Administration division that provides various critical services across the firm, including Corporate Business Solutions, Real Estate, Property Management, Travel, Security and Investigations and several other services.

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will support designing, building, and integrating systems. Java and Web development experience is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Responsibilities will include working with business stakeholders to fulfill the requirements and supporting solutions using JavaScript, Java, and RDBMS. To be successful in this role, the candidate must be eager to create robust, well-tested solutions that satisfy real business problems and possess good problem-solving skills. The candidate will liaise with global teams to understand requirements, develop high quality code, and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

Hands-on design and development of high-quality Java applications within a multi-tier, enterprise environment.

Ensure all code aligns with established architectural standards, integration patterns, and enterprise engineering guidelines.

Collaborate closely with global development teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements, refine solutions, and deliver impactful features.

Build proofs of concepts to evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and solution approaches.

Participate actively in design discussions, contributing to architectural decisions and long-term platform direction.

Investigate and resolve production issues with a focus on root-cause analysis, stability, and continuous improvement.

Support all phases of the SDLC, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and post-release support.

Foster a culture of quality by applying best practices, advocating for improvements, and contributing to team knowledge-sharing.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated hands-on experience building enterprise-grade microservices using Java 11+, including strong proficiency in RESTful API design, API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), and build tools such as Gradle or Maven.

Strong front-end development capability in React or Angular, with the ability to create performant, user-friendly interfaces.

Deep expertise in relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or DB2) including data modeling, performance optimization, and advanced SQL proficiency.

Practical experience working with Kubernetes and modern microservices architectures in production environments.

Ability to develop solutions in Python and Unix shell scripting (e.g., Bash).

Experience writing high-quality unit tests with JUnit, and familiarity with TDD or BDD methodologies is a strong plus.

Strong understanding of Git-based source control workflows and exposure to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.

Comfortable working within Linux environments and leveraging command-line tools for development and debugging.

Solid grasp of Agile methodologies, including experience with Agile tools such as JIRA.

Ability to write clean, reusable, maintainable code that aligns with engineering best practices and enterprise standards.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and levels of seniority.

Open to work occasional weekend.

Educational Qualification:

Minimum BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field