Sr. Java Developer

General Overview

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing & maintaining applications focused on search & text analytics using the Solr/Java/Spring/Linux technology stack. The job requires the individual to work both individually and as part of a team to deliver world class document indexing & search system for compliance Solutions. As part of this job the senior developer will:

• Work with Product Owners to understand requirements, design estimate and deliver solutions to QA/operations
• Work as subject matter expert on building applications focused on search and text analytics
• Implement, tune and enhance search functionality with Lucene/Solr

Core Requirements

• 7+  years of experience as a software developer
• Expert knowledge of application development with technologies like, Java, Spring, ActiveMQ
• Strong experience with large scale/high availability java applications
• Demonstrated experience implementing search using Lucene/Solr
• Experience with search and analyzing semi-structure data; entity extraction
• Knowledge of Linux  and shell scripting (python a plus)
• Knowledge of professional  software engineering  best practices
• Experience using Agile/scrum methodologies Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
• Ability to participate in the requirements process, providing feedback and engagement to ensure sounds processes are developed
• Ability to review, analyze, and modify existing systems

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate conduct reflecting high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in Project Management and dealing with customer data
• Critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to rapid project changes

Preferred

• Experienceworking with relational databases
• Experience with C#/.net
• Knowledge of/familiarity with big datatechnologies such as Hadoop, NoSQL