Java - Senior Engineer

Job Description

Drives the overall software development lifecycle including working across functional teams to transform requirements into features, managing development teams and processes, and conducting software testing and maintenance. Specific project areas of focus include translating user requirements into technical specifications, writing code and managing the preparation of design specifications. Supports system design, provides advice on security requirements and debugs business systems and service applications. Applies deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures and programming languages to develop high quality technology applications and services - including tools, standards, and relevant software platforms based on business requirements.

• Translates user needs into technical specifications by understanding, conceptualizing, and facilitating technical requirements from PO/user.
• Analyzes, develops, tests, and implements new software programs, and documentation of entire software development life cycle execution.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and fault rectification of system and core software components.
• Ensures that code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.
• Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, and risk.
• Follows release management processes and standards and applies version controls.
• Assists in interpreting and documentation of client requirements.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Experience with Event-driven design / architecture

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Creative thinking.
• Building and managing relationships.
• Emotional agility. 

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Cloud computing 
• Microservices.
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Adaptability.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Programming 
• Applications Integration.
• System Development Lifecycle.
• System and Technology Integration.
• Typically, between 5 - 10 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Technology Required:

• Java
• Spring Boot framework
• OpenShift
• Python
• NodeJS
• Ansible
• Apache Kafka/Spark/Hadoop/HDFS
• Oracle Databases
• Linux/Unix/Windows
• Oracle
• IBM WebSphere/HIS
• Microservices
• Cloud Computing (AWS)
• AWS Lambda/SNS/SQS/DynamoDB/Redshift/CDK
• Event Driven Architecture
• Test Driven Development
• Agile/Scrum  
• SDLC
• JSON and XML data notations
• Knowledge of ISO 20022 standard
• ServiceNow 

Mandatory Competencies