Java Application Developer

SWIFT

Brussels, Belgium

About the Role

In line with team objectives, policies and procedures and under guidance of a more senior team member, to design, develop specifications, code, install, test and maintain high quality application software and associated tools.

Professional skills

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
3+ years of experience in a developer role and demonstrable track record.
Autonomous, empowered with the ability to drive, adapt, and respond to change.
Customer oriented and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver true customer value.
Open-minded, solutions oriented, and a team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others.
Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Technical skills

Java backend developer experience
Software development tools (GIT, Maven)
Experience in unit testing, integration testing and mocking tools (JUnit, Mockito)
Practical experience of Linux OS (RedHat)

Desirable

Experience in designing and implementing software solutions with high scalability, performance and resilience (i.e. multi-processing, multi-threading, distributed)
Experience in unit testing, integration testing and mocking tools (JUnit, Mockito)
Experience of continuous delivery process and technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes (OpenShift), Jenkins, Ansible)
Practical experience of large-scale distributed application frameworks (Kafka, Zookeeper)
Practical experience in developing financial applications leveraging business process management and automation capabilities
Practical experience of SSL/TLS, HTTP/S, XML (schema, XSLT)
Practical experience of IP network and security fundamentals
Practical experience of databases (Elastic Search, Oracle, JDBC, H2, JPA) and data modelling

Education

University degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience

2 to 5 years experience in systems development

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, install and support programs/systems in line with agreed requirements.
Assist with the analysis of requirements and the development of recommendations as to the systems approach to follow.
Prepare specifications, codes, tests, deliverables, acceptance criteria, time frames, etc. . . and prepare and study the technical feasibility and estimates of the proposed systems solutions.
Analyze the problems, develop and propose solutions to more senior team members.
Provide technical assistance to other SWIFT colleagues and provide guidance to more junior team members in their daily work.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and prepare and give presentations to customers on systems.
Provide timing/scheduling estimates to project lead and propose corrective actions to timelines when necessary.

Competency Profile

Takes Accountab. for Delivering Results
- Makes choices and decisions based on established practices and precedents; delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues and where timing may be critical.
Demonstrates Operational Excellence
- Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve ways of doing things; sets and meets high standards for own work; demonstrates commitment to security policy
Expands knowledge
- Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.
Bus Understanding and Commercial Sense
- Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry and the organisation while upholding standards.
Builds and reinforces cust relationships
- Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities.
Leads with a team focus
- Initiates effective co-operation and team working with others; provides support to new team members; appreciates style and background differences; demonstrates commitment to SWIFT values.
Communicates effectively
- Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.