Senior Java Developer

About the Role

The Senior Java Software Engineer will create AWS cloud services and components for critical business systems at AutoNation. The role requires writing high-quality code using commonly available Java frameworks and relevant AWS cloud components, with deep technical knowledge of high-volume and highly transactional systems.

Organizational Relationships

• Works directly with the technical application architect.
• Works as part of a Scrum team, interacting primarily with Business Analysts, Developers, QA testers, and Project Managers.
• Interacts with IT Support Teams: DevOps, DBA, Security, Architecture, Infrastructure, and PMO.
• May interact with IT Leadership: Managers, Directors, Senior Directors.
• May interact with Business Leadership: Managers, Directors, Senior Directors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, business analysts, the technical application architect, and other developers to design and implement high-quality code components that meet or exceed business requirements.
• Generate design or specification documents, including architectural, workflow, or sequence diagrams that accurately capture end-user requirements while adhering to coding and software architecture best practices.
• Analyze and evaluate technical dependencies on related internal or external systems to determine the best implementation possible within time and resource constraints.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of available implementation alternatives to maximize short-term productivity and long-term maintainability without sacrificing critical application requirements.
• Create detailed timeline and duration estimates for the work effort required.
• Present a detailed overview of the solution approach to technical leadership or business stakeholders as appropriate.
• Implement efficient and reliable software components and services.
• Conduct unit and performance tests to ensure quality deliverables.
• Support the QA team on automation and other scripting requirements.
• Assist in the deployment of releases and troubleshooting of defects across environments.
• Create consistent and accurate technical and end-user documentation of implemented applications.
• Mentor less experienced team members in sound development techniques and optimal design of software solutions.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, and suppliers.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing mission-critical, high-volume transactional systems in a hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environment.
• Extensive experience with the Java programming language.
• Extensive experience with core Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Spring MVC.
• Extensive experience with Java development IDEs such as IntelliJ or Eclipse.
• Strong familiarity with Apache Maven.
• Extensive experience with Git source control.
• Extensive experience developing and integrating with REST/SOAP web services.
• Strong familiarity with relational database technologies such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• Familiarity with common AWS services and components such as SQS, SNS, Lambda functions, etc.
• Understanding of end-to-end design/development/delivery of software applications with consistently high quality and reliability.
• Experience with Scrum-based development methodology.
• Strong application performance tuning and optimization skills.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging skills, and dedication to quality.
• Commitment to work assiduously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to take ownership of defects and blockers and work conscientiously to resolve them.
• Commitment to communicate problems as soon as they arise and follow up on open items until resolved.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retail industries that have a distributed presence such as automotive retailers, hospitality, or banking.
• Experience with SOA-based systems.
• Experience building systems that manage customer-centric data along with case management workflows.