Java Developer

Java Developer

Whitehall Resources is looking for a Java Developer. This role will be on site 5 days per week in London, for an initial 12 Month contract.

Job Description:
* Gathering requirements from the business analyst team.
* Analyse any new technical requirements within the development team.
* Develop and unit test the application using Java/Java 8, REST, python, junit, cucumber etc.
* Writing SQL,db procedures , performance optimisation of the queries and stored procedures.
* Sprint planning and attending retrospective call, daily stand-up call for the agile scrum process.
* Review the JIRA and acceptance criteria for any task planned. For the sprint with the team.
* Discussion with QA team for any qa/uat release and discuss the test plans.
* Follow the release management process and plan for any production turnover.
* Providing support for critical production issue.
* Keeping the technical document and the project artefacts up to date.
* Writing automation script using Python, perl.
* Planning and executing the migration of old applications to the new platform.
* Review and optimize the performance of the application on java and database side.

Skills and Experience:
* Working experience in Java application development and SQL.
* Good communication skills, problem solving skills and business analysis skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Collaboration and teamwork teambuilding.
* Ability to adapt easily to change.
* Problem solving analytical skills.
* Strong interest in the financial products trading and regulation.
* Knowledge in JAVA, J2EE and understanding OOP.
* Knowledge on common Java frameworks and technologies including Spring Framework, Hibernate, JPA.
* Experience on web services including knowledge of REST, SOAP, XML, JSON.
* Experience in Java multiple threading program is highly preferred.
* Strong data analytical skills with SQL.
* Experience following the SDLC via Agile Methodologies.
* Familiarity with Linux Unix environment, including working with shell, ssh and / or other command line tools.
* Experience working in medium to large scale development projects.
* Software craftsmanship agile development practices such as pair programming, TDD, BDD, continuous integration or feature toggles.
* Enterprise software architecture.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.