Java Software Development Lead, Officer

T-pro; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Kilkenny is looking for a Software Lead Developer to contribute to the development and maintenance of transaction platforms. The role demands technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with stakeholders, as well as proficiency in Java and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development and Agile methodologies. Opportunities for growth and diverse benefits are offered.

Benefits

Permanent contract from day one

Additional holidays

Gold medical package

Premium life insurance

Private pension plan

Employee savings plan

Soft skills training and workshops

Flexible Work Program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commercial software development experience.
• Experience in developing multi-tier solutions.
• Professional Java development experience, especially core Java and multithreading.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversee software design.
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on software projects.

Skills

Java development

Spring boot

Database queries

Cloud Computing

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field

Tools

Kubernetes

Kafka

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Software Lead Developer will contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of Transaction platforms as a member of an agile scrum team. This is an opportunity to work within a very strong development team and help to develop challenging new products in the financial space using cutting edge technology.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Provide technical leadership, oversee the design and architecture of software products & systems
• Lead, mentor, and coach development team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product owners, application owners and leads in other regions
• Develop, test, debug, and implement software programs, applications and projects using cloud computing using Java, Spring boot, SQL, Kafka and ReactJS or similar frameworks.
• Write unit and automation tests to ensure a high-quality end product
• Participate in code reviews
• Actively participate in the agile software development process by adhering to the scrum methodology including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Triages production issues by reviewing code and logs as needed and come up with solutions

What We Value

• Expérience in developing Java n-tier and/or Spring boot applications
• Experience in writing database queries
• Exposure to Cloud Computing; Kubernetes, Kafka, Azure/AWS is a plus

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field
• 2-5 years of commercial software development, proficient in developing multi-tier solutions
• Experience in micro-services architecture and understanding of Cloud Computing is highly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Professional Java development experience, core Java and Multithreading
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), good interpersonal skills
• Experience working with an Agile development methodology is desired
• Ability to analyze business requirements and develop solutions to the business needs
• Strong collaboration skills, working with multiple teams in various locations in an agile environment.

We Offer

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Employee savings plan
• Multisport Card
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Technical or leadership career pathway

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We\'re driving the company\'s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We\'re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we\'re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we\'ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You\'ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees\' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.