Java Developer

Job Description - Java Developer This position is contract to Hire role for a Java Developer to join an Agile team in Chicago, IL.The application will be designed as a suite of Restful, micro-services that will be deployed on cloud. Leverage a high level of test automation and deployment automation to achieve Continuous Integration and Delivery. As an experienced member of our Software Engineering Group we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally. The day to day activities of the role will encompass the full project lifecycle, including: •Writing mission critical software in the core technologies listed below •Creating Automated Unit Tests using Flexible/Open Source Frameworks •Digesting Business Requirements and designing new modules/functionality in partnership with SMEs •Ability to understand business processes and map them to solutions •Working with global team of developers; operational business SMEs and usersSkills: • Excellent Core Java (version 8) with knowledge of Java 1.8 features • Java Frameworks i.e. Spring; Hibernate • Cloud foundry or Amazon AWS experience • Spring Boot • RESTful microservices • No-SQL database technologies; preferably Apache Cassandra • Log Management with Splunk or ELK • Apache Tomcat • Experience working with a Distributed Cache (Gemfire, Hazel, Memcache) • Multi-threaded Programming and Transaction Handling (JMS, Database) • Source code control software (e.g. Git, subversion), • Google Protocol buffers or similar binary message transport • Experience working on high throughput mission critical high performance platforms which have low error rates • Some RDBMS experience exposure Desirable: • Experience with Micro Services, Service Orientated Architectures • Track record delivering in Investment Bank Environment • UNIX shell scripting (1 year +) • MQ/JMS • Cucumber • Selenium • Jenkins • Functional Programming Languages such as Groovy Person Specification: • Demonstrate Continual Improvement in terms of Individual Performance, and approach • Strong communication and team-working skills • Bright and enthusiastic, self-starter • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a high pressure, mission critical environment