Java developer

Primary Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL programming and database management systems for example Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL
• Good knowledge in SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio and SQL Server Reporting Services
• Ability to write stored procedure and SQL scripts
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and classes
• Experience with Java framework such as Struts, Maven, Spring Boot or Hibernate
• Experience with development tools such as Azure, Veracode, Git, Jfrog, Eclipse and AppDynamics
• Proficiency in application console and IBM InfoSphere for deployment and configuration
• Ability to review and advise on application design best practice in both functional and technical
• Experience in supporting in Web and Windows applications
• Good knowledge with web technology (windows batch script, web service, API, JavaScript)
• Experience in both waterfall and agile SDLC methodologies
• Experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in applications
• Experience and knowledge in Life Insurance domain is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based application, and ensure the code quality, performance, and accuracy
• Troubleshoot and debug java applications to fix the issues and provide permanent solution
• Stay up to date with the latest java technologies and perform impact assessment
• Design, develop and maintain SQL databases and stored procedures
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data retrieval, reporting, batch jobs, and online screens.
• Integrate between java, SQL, web services, and windows batch script based on business requirement
• Liaise with business teams to discuss business requirement and perform feasibility analysis
• Work with development teams to work out system design, and ensure developed solutions meet requirements
• Translate functional specification into technical specification, and prepare the impact assessment and technical document
• Perform unit testing and system integration testing before deliver system to next phase
• Support user acceptance testing and provide workable solution or workaround if any issues
• Review and ensure standard practice of system technical design are follow
• Provide 2nd level production and incident support, work closely with system analyst support and other integrated systems
• Support on IT Risk findings, Infra and disaster recovery activity
• Support end of day batch job and month end closing if required
• Support product launch, projects and other digital initiatives when required

Role:

• The developer is responsible for technical design, development, enhancement, maintenance including manage system implementation and root cause and analysis troubleshooting.
• The role is expected to involve in business requirement and system improvement which required to work with business teams and cross units within IT department.
• Developer is responsible of implementation, execution and providing solution to all initiatives propose by the IT and business strategy.
• Also to support on application activities / maintenances and take up the incident tickets.
• The role is expected to facilitate system integration with various applications while always looking for improvement to the overall system architecture and user experience.
• Also to prepare technical and support document including carrying out user training on new implementation.
• The role is expected to provide analysis on findings raised by IT Risk, advising the pro and cons for available options for IT to consider.
• The developer should be a team player who is able to work with internal and external parties in supporting the complete system development life cycle.
• This is a developer role which involve with developer tools and consoles to maintain and sustain the code to integrate with multiple environments and multiple applications.
• There will be a need of reviewing application design best practices, ensuring deliver solutions meet business expectation and adhere to security regulatory guidelines.