Senior Java Developer at Global Kinetic

Senior Java Developer

• Global Kinetic is a fun, vibrant and fast-moving place to work. We're looking for someone who'll thrive in this environment. We operate a dynamic and unique office culture, intended to reflect and empower our values and our "informal but serious" work ethic.
• We have a strong focus on hiring people who fit the GK culture and are passionate about what they do - both at work and outside it. Our headquarters are based in Century City, Cape Town and Silicon Valley, USA.
• GK provides consulting services on all aspects of the software development life cycle, including Analysis, Design, Architecture, Programming, Testing and Project Management.
• We are looking for experienced individuals looking to join a solid Agile Squad in Century City.

Key Performance Areas

• Excellent understanding of core Java, Web technologies and REST API standards.
• Good understanding of the internet, networking and common protocols
• Good knowledge of multi-threading, data structures, OOD, Design Patterns and Web services
• Able to create and has practical experience with testing, automation frameworks and techniques
• Good awareness of application performance impacts and security risks
• Able to follow and improve coding standards
• Able to identify problem areas, bad practices, impractical solutions and raise issues with the team early
• Advanced computer literacy essential

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years working experience (Java/J2EE focused)
• Practical experience with Spring and JPA/Hibernate
• Practical experience with infrastructure components: Application Servers, Web Servers, RDBMS
• Practical experience of software engineering methodologies
• Participated in full SDLC's with a demonstrated knowledge of analysis and design for software solutions

Practical experience with the following technologies are highly advantageous:

• Apache HTTP Server
• Git
• Tomcat
• Unix-based OSes
• Docker/Containerized environments
• Jenkins / CI

Personality attributes

• Results oriented, excellent problem solving, strong analytical skills and self-managed
• High attention to detail
• Technically minded and be able to understand and communicate using technical jargons and terminologies with ease
• Must have a passion and be able to learn new technologies quickly through self-learning
• Must be able to learn from and collaborate with other team members within an Agile and DevOps culture/mindset
• Able to peer code and play as both a code reviewer/reviewee

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• A collaborative, supportive work environment where you truly are encouraged to make things better.
• Free breakfast and Lunch, and as much good coffee as you can stomach in a work day.
• Super fancy offices with an amazing culture that few would have ever experienced.
• The opportunity to work along some of the greatest minds in the development field.
• Flexi hours and work from home policy.
• Regular team building activities, promoting a fun and casual working environment .