Fullstack Java Developer

This role will be part of one of the project teams that delivers new and/or enhanced functionalities for applications/components.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement high quality, reusable and well tested software solutions (Front End as well as Back End)
- Build new functionalities and extend the existing application(s)
- Work closely with our business colleagues as well as other disciplines (eg, requirement engineers) to elaborate technical solutions out of the requirements
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Write high quality technical documentation
- Support other team members (eg, requirements engineering, testing) when needed

Overview of the department/team (team size, backgrounds, personalities):

The IT projects in the Portfolio Solutions department are lead and implemented by several delivery teams (some located onsite in Zurich and other located offshore). Each team consists of 7 to 10 team members and is independent, covering all the disciplines, from requirement engineering, to development, until testing. The delivery teams are supported by a central infrastructure team and by the program leads.
 This role will be part of one of our onsite delivery teams.

Challenges Contractor will be facing in this role:

- The complexity and very dynamic nature of the projects in our area require a fast adaptation attitude
- The chance (but also the challenge) to work closely with business representatives to shape new business solutions
- Deliver high quality software solutions coping with challenging timelines and a dynamic environment

Essentials Skills and Qualifications:

- Java (Java EE) development skills (2 years +) (enterprise context is a plus)
- Excellent knowledge of Object Oriented programming patterns and principles
- Knowledge of Databases and SQL (preferably Oracle)
- Experienced with RESTful web services
- Experience of best-practices in an enterprise development environment (eg, test-driven development, continuous integration, source code control)
- Experience (2 years +) in implementing UI components and software solutions using HTML5/CSS 3 & SASS/JavaScript ES5 or ES6 (knowledge of JavaScript principles required)
- Knowledgeable in AngularJS/Angular 2+ (Typescript and Angular 2+ is a very strong plus)
- Familiar with the multi-browser and multi-device programming and debugging
- Bachelor or Master in Information Technology or Engineering
- Excellent abstract and analytical thinking plus problem solving skills
- A self-starter, being able to take ownership of tasks on short-notice and work under pressure
- Excellent team player
- Fluency in English (spoken and written), German is a plus

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

- Be a dynamic, result/goal oriented individual who can handle an exciting environment and react quickly to changing client needs
- Banking know-how: financial Instruments, portfolio theory, portfolio management processes, advisory process and regulations (eg, MiFiD II)
- Proven experience on large projects and on large scale, performance sensitive software systems
- Performance analysis and tuning skill set (UI as well as Back End)

If you are interested in this role, feel free to contact me or give me a call.