Java Engineer

Job description: Java Engineer

Tasks

• Support business units and other IT teams to ensure the stability of production systems
• Ensure that priority incidents are resolved in a timely manner to avoid major incidents or outages and ensure resolution within SLA's; perform root cause analysis and provide solutions or workarounds for incidents
• Debugging problems, incidents and providing solutions through hands-on development
• Ensuring smooth operation of batch processes/applications through proactive, regular health checks
• Support for planned weekend activities, participation in disaster recovery events and release testing events
• Proactive coordination with upstream and downstream application teams in the event of risks or potential problems
• Proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and process improvements
• Taking responsibility and driving learning initiatives, building a knowledge base within the team and working independently
• Participate in engineering work, i.e. system design, build, deployment and testing
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships and communication with global stakeholders, other IT teams and business units
• Flexibility to work in early APAC and EMEA time zones
• Management of change requests and approvals
• Support with audit and compliance activities
• Ability to work with vendors and support staff on support tickets and follow up regularly until a resolution is found

Requirements

Minimum qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
• 5-7 years of extensive professional experience in Unix, SQL, Oracle, ODI2, Data Warehouse, Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Messaging, Websphere, ETL, Data Stage, PL/SQL

Required skills:

• Professional experience with master data management, data quality, regulatory reporting, reference data
• Good professional experience in the development of applications in Java, J2EE, ETL, Data Stage, PL/SQL, Data Warehouse, Spring Boot

Further requirements:

• Firm understanding of ITIL process guidelines, with particular focus on Service Operations and Incident Management
• Exposure to agile practices (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience with ITSM Service Now tool and Dynatrace would be an advantage
• Self-motivated to initiate actions and be responsible for the consequences
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify the scope and impact of issues in high pressure situations
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, drive and ownership
• Knowledge of the financial markets

We offer

• A flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability are an asset to explore new ideas
• Movement within the organization is encouraged, high-level leadership is accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to supporting the communities we serve
• A workplace with a greater purpose