Software Engineer 2 - Java

POSITION SUMMARY:

Capable of implementing significant portions of code based on well-defined requirements, adhering to established standards of quality for documentation and coding. Interacts well with a group, requiring some direction from manager and senior team members.  Able to identify and act upon issues and problems that arise.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year college degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong Fundamentals in Data Structures and Algorithms
• Conversant about Internet technologies, communication protocols, and techniques.
• Conversant about database methodologies and database systems.  
• Willingness to learn new platforms, as needed.
• Produced at least one large-scale commercial product/system.
• Experienced in micro-services.

• A solid understanding of any of following technologies with knowledge of debugging techniques and maintenance.

• Java, Spring-Boot, Hibernate

• Knowledge/Experience of Node.JS/Python 

• Tomcat, Nginx, Apache

• Kafka, ActiveMQ, eMQTT

• MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, ES

• Experience in applying knowledge of good coding practices and fundamental computer science principles.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction well.
• Self-motivated and responds to supervision.  Asks relevant questions.
• Can independently plan tasks and estimate their completion.
• Can adapt to changing conditions.

• Writes correct and clean code with guidance; consistently follows stated best practices.
• Participates in the technical design of features with guidance.
• Rarely makes the same mistake twice, begins to focus on attaining expertise in one or more areas (eg, Java/JS/Python/iOS development, performance best practices, efficient use of data stores, messaging, etc).
• Learns quickly and makes steady progress without the need for constant significant feedback from more senior engineers.
• Makes steady progress on tasks; knows when to ask for help in order to get themselves unblocked.
• Able to own small-to-medium features from technical design through completion.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks; avoid getting caught up in unimportant tasks.
• Self-sufficient in at least one large area of the codebase, with a high-level understanding of other components.
• Capable of providing on-call support for their area including systems that they are not familiar with.
• Gives timely, helpful feedback to peers and managers.
• Communicates assumptions and gets clarification on tasks up front to minimize the need for rework.
• Solicits feedback from others and is eager to find ways to improve.
• Understands how their work fits into the larger product and identifies problems with requirements.
• Practices writing test cases and documentations.
• Takes ownership of end to end delivery.