Lead Application Developer - Java FullStack | Angular

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Job Description:

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position will plan, develop, and manage the organization's information software, applications, and systems to ensures UPS's business needs are met through continual upgrades and development of new technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in both front-end and back-end development, and a proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions. This position provides leadership in full systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. He/she directs component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements and ensure compliance. This position develops and leads AD project activities and integrations. He/she guides teams to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. He/she provides knowledge and support for applications’ development, integration, and maintenance. This position leads junior team members with project related activities and tasks. He/she guides and influences department and project teams. This position facilitates collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions using Java.
• Oversee the development of dynamic user interfaces with the Angular framework.
• Manage and optimize databases using SQL Server systems.
• Work with NoSQL databases to handle unstructured data efficiently.
• Architect and maintain Microservices for modular and scalable application architecture.
• Develop and manage APIs for various services to interact seamlessly.
• Ensure system stability and security on Linux operating systems.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Lead application maintenance and support.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development practices and processes.

Technical Skills Required:

• 7+ years of experience in leading software development teams.

• Proficient in Java programming language with extensive experience in building applications.
• Experience with Angular or similar front-end frameworks for creating responsive web applications.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, specifically SQL Server and Oracle Database management systems.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases technologies or tools.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in developing Microservices-based architectures.
• Expertise in API development standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS and JavaScript for front-end development.
• Familiarity with Linux for server management and deployment.
• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban practices.

Nice-to-Have Knowledge/Experience:

• Familiarity with Couch Base.
• Knowledge of Jenkins automation server for building/testing software projects.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - Preferred

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