In this role you will be responsible for developing and supporting client applications for new and existing software projects within Swiss Post Solutions organisation, working from SPS’s Gdańsk office. The applications are wide-scoped surrounding HR processes such as payslip generation and interfacing between various HR system components, based on x86-technology stack (Linux and Windows), Oracle database system as well as Java-based technology stack.
As a Senior Java Developer you will be developing software within the Java stack and toolset mentioned above as well as you will be responsible for mentoring junior developers located at other SPS’s site (Hungary). It will require initial 2-3 weeks onsite work in Hungary in the beginning, with occasional 2 day visits at a later time.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Delivery of the solution within the required delivery timescales and budgeted hours
- Mentoring a team of junior Java developers
- Peer test applications developed by other developers in the team
- Reporting / escalation of issues to Management
- Documentation of scripts and applications developed
- Develop based on guidelines, frameworks and best practices
- Deliver input for solution specification if required
- Take the initiative to constantly do further education and give recommendations for improvements
- Act as subject matter professional
- Manage and update tasks using internal ticketing system (SCP or JIRA), manage time using internal systems (SCP or JIRA)
- Create content for Scope of Works / Impact Analysis documents
- Engage with Project Managers and Project stakeholders across the SPS business
- Attend client calls as required
- Support Service Management to ensure operation of the solution in the designated environment within the agreed service levels
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Preferably a completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or similar programs; or comparable qualifications/certifications with practical experience.
- Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and platform design patterns
- 5+ years of experience working with applications development.
- Good knowledge of Java, Spring framework (Spring Boot, REST, JDBC, Security)
- Good practical knowledge of Oracle database/SQL
- Practical knowledge of version control tools: GIT, CVS, SVN
OTHER COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Attitude: Professional at all times when dealing with our internal and external clients and proactively represent SPS promoting excellent customer service.
- Independence: can develop according to specification with limited supervision and to assure that the code is complete.
- Reliability: can work under pressure and deliver the results on time
- Proactiveness: proactive involvement during the whole development lifecycle process
- Communication: good communication skills (both written and oral) in English language
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- German language knowledge is advantageous