Java & Python Software Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

A highly skilled & solutions-driven Software Engineer well-versed in building reliable, scalable enterprise software systems is sought by a prominent Telecommunications Solutions provider. You will join the core team building the underlying application platform that hosts mission-critical services across the product suite. You will also help cement market leadership by architecting highly scalable, distributed processing systems that deliver powerful telecoms intelligence from Big Data. You'll be a key contributor on an Agile, customer-centric team following modern CI/CD practices. Applicants will require a BSc. Computer Science/BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year) or equivalent plus 5 year’s relevant experience in an aligned position. You will also need hands-on experience with the full development lifecycle - from design to deployment to maintenance - is a must. Your tech toolset should include Java, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, TimescaleDB, Kafka, Docker, etc.

DUTIES:

• Develop core software frameworks and services used across our product suite.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate cutting-edge solutions.
• Build high-performance data loading applications for massive databases.
• Optimize data retrieval through query analysis and tuning.
• Implement automated testing for functionality, performance and CI/CD.
• Deploy solutions to production, provide support, incorporate feedback.
• Troubleshoot issues and rapidly resolve problems.
• Design and develop distributed, service-oriented, event-driven architectures.
• Integrate diverse systems within a service-oriented architecture.
• Estimate development efforts and create implementation plans.
• Apply SOLID principles and modular architecture patterns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc. Computer Science, BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year) or equivalent plus 5 year’s relevant experience in an aligned position.
• Hands-on experience with the full development lifecycle - from design to deployment to maintenance - is a must.
• Strong skills in core Software Development fundamentals, distributed systems, asynchronous messaging and service integration are ideal.
• Have a track record of building rock-solid production software that performs at scale.

Tech Stack:

Languages: Java, Python

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, TimescaleDB

Message Brokers: Kafka

Container Technologies: Docker, Podman

Orchestration/Scheduling: Nomad

Inter-Process Communication: gRPC, Protocol Buffers

Monitoring/Logging: Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana, OpenTracing (Jaeger)

Build Tools: Maven, Jenkins

Orchestration: SaltStack

Operating Systems: Linux (CentOS, Rocky)

ATTRIBUTES:

• You get excited about tackling complex system challenges.
• Takes a pragmatic approach to innovating simplicity and delivering value.
• You thrive in a team of highly skilled individual contributors.
• You go deep to gain comprehensive domain knowledge.
• An excellent communicator who promotes collaboration across teams.
• A perpetual learner always expanding your skills and knowledge.
• Self-motivated, prioritize well and can run independently.
• You proactively improve processes to boost quality and productivity.
• Detail-oriented problem-solvers comfortable working on mission-critical systems.
• The ability to think through intricate requirements, while applying practical solutions, is key.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Java
• Python
• Software