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Java Developer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Java Developer for our client in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• work on maintaining and enhancing Java based FX execution app suite
• develop, test and deliver complex software requirements to accomplish business goals

Key Responsibilities:

• code solutions, unit tests, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces
• ensure that software is developed to meet functional and non-functional requirements
• contribute to story refinement/defining requirements
• participates team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle
• perform spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
• utilize multiple architectural components (across data, application, business) in design and development of client requirements
• assist team with resolving technical complexities involved in realizing story work
• execute and contributes to existing test suites (integration, regression, performance)
• analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, triages the underlying causes
• document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
• participate, contribute in the delivery/release (CI-CD) events. e.g. branching timelines, pull requests, issue triage, merge/conflict resolution, release notes
• adhere to team delivery/release process and cadence pertaining to code deployment and release
• automate manual release activities

Essential Skills:

• Must possess a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant analytical degree
• Must have 5+ years developing core Java server side applications
• Exceptional development skills in core server side Java on Linux/UNIX
• Knowledge or experience of agile development (e.g. XP, SCRUM, Kanban) and continues integration
• Solid OO design skills with an emphasis on distributed low latency, high availability systems, including algorithmic execution engines, CEP, trade & order lifecycle management, pricing and risk management
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills in a high-pressure environment
• UNIX platform knowledge and working experience
• multi-threading skills
• understanding of algorithms and data structures
• understanding of design patterns including why and where a pattern should be used
• understanding of Messaging Middleware concepts, usage and application
• Experience in TCP/IP networking and sockets programming
• Experience with JVM tuning and garbage collection algorithms
• Candidate must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Solid knowledge of contemporary development processes, build environments and testing tools
• Experience in 3rd line production support.
• Comfortable in communicating with business users 

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