Job Brief:

We are looking for a self-driven Senior Java Developer who is excited to learn and improve his/her skillset in the ever-evolving world of Java

Techwards Overview:
Techwards is the fastest growing technology company in the region that develops and invests in products and solutions that simplify and improve lives of people world-wide. We aspire to create a technology organization and an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region that are recognized as second to none in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for enhancing and maintaining a highly transactional Java
• platform and build new Microservices
• The opportunity to work in an Agile fast-paced environment, where requirements can change overnight and getting things done is as simple as making a case and leading the charge
• Work as part of an amazing team of like-minded individuals with a can-do attitude to change the world
• Proactively identify technical debt, where the platform can be optimized, and introduce operational efficiencies
• Design and produce performant, scalable, highly transactional software, that adheres to functional and nonfunctional requirements, and be able to explain them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Estimate, prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Support the execution of production deployments and go-lives

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Java
• Have experience working with relational DBs such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL. Ideally NoSQL experience
• Have experience developing and designing RESTful API
• Ability to choose the right technology for the task at hand, whether it turns out to be the latest framework or an established one
• You have a strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development best practices
• You have experience with Continuous Integration
• You can estimate, prioritize and execute tasks either by pair programming or single-handedly in a high-pressure environment
• You have an excellent command of the English language
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related degree from a top university
• Experience with performant, highly transactional, service-oriented platforms
• Knowledge of Spring Frameworks including Spring Security, Spring Boot, and Spring Data
• Test Driven Development is your bread and butter. Without it, there’s just jam
• Having a working knowledge of Docker, UNIX-based operating systems, and Microservices
• Familiarity with application security, cryptography, and security practices
• Having a working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, UNIX-based operating systems, and Microservices
• Experience working with Agile teams or startups

In order to thrive at VentureDive, you

…are intellectually smart and curious