Job Description:
An online marketing company centred in Cape Town currently has a
vacancy for a Senior Java Developer.
The Senior Developer will have hands on development
responsibilities over front end site and e-commerce platform
(including its integration in to the back office ERP).
The candidate will be responsible for
Java development work,
Development processes and best practices,
Defining system and solution architecture and actively developing
software products in conformance to the specification,
Technical strategy/direction and of the company.
With a focus on Java, utilising cutting edge Web/Mobile Development
technology develop products over various technology platforms
Architect major enhancements for existing products in production or
new architectures for green field projects
Embrace agile methodology with a focus on delivery in line with
business need
Consult with product owner and business analysts in the definition
of products and requirements
Inject new technology and learning in to the team
Mentorship of more junior resources
Ensure a high standard development, overall product quality and
compliance to standards
Competencies
Professional
Proactive
Assertive
Integrity
Delivery orientated
Can do attitude
Problem solving
Comfortable in mixed language and technology team
Open source experience
Qualifications
BSc or BTech Degree required
Good understanding of Computer Science principles especially SOA,
TDD, DDD, Web/Mobile 2.0 and distributed systems
Strong web development background with cross functional
experience
Experience in being part of a mixed language and technology
team
5+ years total development experience (3+ years Java)
Worked on commerce related web sites or technology
Experience in using open source platforms
Competent with general technology, computer hardware and familiar
with online server infrastructure
Additional Skills
Large SKU size retail site experience (ideally in an
international context)
User interface and usability expertise
Mobile exposure
Solid relational database skills
Knowledge of the following technologies/frameworks would be highly
beneficial
E-Commerce platform exposure (ATG, Hybris, IBM WebSphere ecommerce,
Fry etc)
Spring
Spring Web MVC
Hibernate or JPA
JSP/JSON/XHTML/JavaScript
J2ME a bonus
Interested candidates can forward their comprehensive written
applications to the following e-mail: it.jobs@hireresolve.co.za or
fax to: 086 600 7977. You can also contact Cheyenne or Sam on 011
807 8064. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed
candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please
consider your application unsuccessful.
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placed through Hire Resolve. Hire Resolve also offers a R1000 job
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Engineering staff, please email us at jobspec@hireresolve.co.za
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