Senior Java Developer - Menrva Group
Summary
Build and maintain a Linux-based, AWS-hosted data platform using Java, Spark EMR, Kafka, Scala and Angular to power a financial firm’s data warehouse and BI tools.
Menrva Group is partnering with a global financial services business in finding talented technology professionals to join their expanding team in Singapore. This opportunity is s result of an internal promotion and will backfill the position which has a succession plan for someone to move from a Senior Java Developer to a team lead role. This is an urgent hire due to the internal transfer and the need for a suitable successor.
You will be working on the "CoreData technology stack", which serves as the backbone of the data warehouse and is the single source of truth for financial. As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for helping to evolve and support the Data Service, BI architecture, and tools.
The current technology stack is Linux-based, running within AWS, and built upon Spark EMR, Scala, Kafka, Java, and Angular to provide a modern streaming and scalable platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions, with a focus on microservices architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring robust and efficient systems.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and senior management, to understand requirements and align technical solutions with organizational goals.
- Ownership, act as the primary point of contact for the changes you are delivering.
- Define and enforce best practices for software development, architecture, and system integration, with a focus on microservices as the core model.
- Drive the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry standards.
- Oversee the migration and enhancement of legacy systems.
- Monitor and improve system performance, ensuring stability and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide ongoing support for critical systems, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and proactive maintenance to ensure system health and uptime.
- Ensure adherence to production change review processes and maintain system health during new builds and deployments.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in software development
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in designing and developing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable architectures. Comfortable undertaking Code Reviews.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
- Proficiency in Java with the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies, specifically Spark EMR, Kafka, Scala and Angular.
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment management
- Familiarity with database technologies, including Postgres, Snowflake, Redshift, and other modern data platforms.
- Experience with Apache Spark and Scala for big data processing and distributed computing.Knowledge of AWS Cloud services and their integration with microservices-based systems.