Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Position Description

Designs and implements front-end solutions, using JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, browser developer tools, and modern Single Page Application (SPA) and User Experience (UX) frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue). Designs and implements continuous JavaScript environments, using Webpack, Grunt, and Gulp. Works with automation tools and frameworks (Mocha, Jasmine, Selenium, and Protractor) and employs Git for version control with advanced branching strategies. Leverages experience in Cloud-based solutions (Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure), serverless development, and containerization technologies (Docker and orchestration). Performs Application Programming Interface (API) design, development, and microservices architecture. Provides business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
• Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.
• Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
• Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.
• Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.
• Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.
• Performs post-installation testing of any problems.
• Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
• Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.
• Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and implementing scalable software applications in a financial services environment, using modern programming languages (Java, Python, and ReactJs) and software development methodologies (Agile or Waterfall Model).

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and implementing scalable software applications in a financial services environment, using modern programming languages (Java, Python, and ReactJs) and software development methodologies (Agile or Waterfall Model).

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

• Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing and implementing on-premises and Cloud-based self-service Java Web applications in a financial services environment according to business requirements and architecture standards, using AWS, REST, and SOAP APIs; and designing and developing scalable microservices-based backend services, using Java, Node.js, and NestJS, deployed in Cloud environments (AWS), with a focus on performance, modularity, and maintainability.
• DE deploying and delivering on-premises and Cloud-based self-service Java web application, using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools Jenkins and Artifactory; and building and scaling distributed systems and Cloud-native applications, using containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and operational efficiency.
• DE designing and implementing modern front-end applications for overall user experience, using XML, JSON, JavaScript programming language, and frameworks -- Bootstrap, Angular JS, and Angular; and engineering and implementing modern front-end and micro-frontend applications, using React, TypeScript, and component-driven architecture to deliver responsive, high-performance user interfaces aligned with business goals.
• DE designing and developing Web and middleware applications, and RESTful APIs according to Agile methodologies, using Python, PowerShell, or Git; building and deploying Cloud-native solutions, using AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB) and Azure (Functions, App Services, Blob Storage, and Cosmos DB); and applying core software engineering principles object-oriented design, test-driven development (TDD), version control (Git), and Agile methodologies to deliver robust, secure, and maintainable enterprise-grade solutions.