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ProxyLink is looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a large-scale application development team. The successful candidate will design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise web applications using Java, Oracle/SQL, REST APIs, and modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications.
- Translate business and technical requirements into working software.
- Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code.
- Develop and maintain Java-based applications using Oracle or SQL databases.
- Build and support REST APIs and RESTful web services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application and technical issues.
- Participate in application design, development, deployment, and production support.
- Work with technical and business teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, testing, and technical walkthroughs.
- Support application implementations, system conversions, migrations, and post-implementation issues.
- Document technical designs, applications, processes, and user/system information.
- Work effectively in Agile development environments and meet project deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience
Core Technical Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-client web applications.
- 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience with Oracle or SQL databases.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience developing REST APIs and RESTful Web Services.
- Experience with microservices architecture and modern software architecture principles.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.
- Experience with clean code, refactoring, debugging, and software testing.
- Experience with relational and/or hierarchical databases.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with database queries and optimization.
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of security technologies and protocols such as:
- JWT
- OAuth 2.0
- SSL Certificates
- Experience with application deployment and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Internet-ready/web applications.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and software development practices.
Oracle Skills – Preferred
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable, including:
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Collections
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Inventory (INV)
- Oracle E-Business application customizations and extensions
- Oracle database programming
- PL/SQL and SQL
- XML
- Unix Shell Scripting
- Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)
- Oracle E-Business table structures
- SQL tuning and partitioned tables
- Data warehouse and ETL processes
- OBIEE
- Java and Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF)
Additional Technical Skills
- Experience with structured software development methodologies.
- Experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications.
- Experience with application design and modern design patterns.
- Knowledge of communications protocols.
- Experience with middleware and security gateways.
- Experience reviewing and modifying installation/deployment scripts.
- Experience supporting application migrations and conversions.
- Knowledge of Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
- Understanding of information management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards, including AODA, is an asset.
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a large development team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable when priorities or requirements change.
- Ability to take ownership of technical issues and drive them toward resolution.
Work Environment
- 5 days per week onsite
- Agile development environment
- Large-scale enterprise/public-sector application environment
- Collaboration with both functional and technical teams
Must-Have Requirements
Candidates must have:
- 5+ years of experience as a software designer/developer working on large-scale, multi-client web applications.
- 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience with Oracle or SQL databases.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with REST APIs and RESTful Web Services.
- Experience using Azure DevOps.
