Java Software Engineer

9 month contract (chance at FTE conversion and extension)

Fully onsite in Houston, TX

Large client in banking industry

Job description:

We are seeking a Software Engineering - Core Java - Intermediate for a very important client.

Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems

Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems

Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development

Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems

Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture

Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies

Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Requirements:

Proficient in Core Java development skills as well as multiple design

techniques

§ Working proficiency in Core Java development toolset to

design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve

software

§ Strong understanding of Agile methodologies with

ability to work in at least one of the common

frameworks

§ Strong understanding of techniques such as

Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Test

Driven Development, Cloud Development,

application resiliency and security

§ Proficiency in one or more general purpose

programming languages

§ Working proficiency in a portion of software

engineering disciplines and demonstrates

understanding of overall software skills including

business analysis, development, testing,

deployment, maintenance and improvement of

software

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Experience with Core Java, collections, Exception Handling, Generics & Multithreading, Spring boot, JavaScript

Strong understanding of data, data modeling and database methodologies and architecture disciplines

Advanced SQL and data management knowledge

Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security

Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)