Lead Product Software Engineer (Java)

Our Digital Experience Group (DXG) is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the team!

As a technical group we are responsible for creating cutting-edge, innovative, high performing expert solutions to cater to the needs of our huge client base. We work on multiple programming languages and well-established technologies for software development. We use agile and lean software development processes that include continuous integration, automated testing at all levels, challenging work, all of this within a team with a high level of expertise in software development.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our development teams as an experienced Lead Software Engineer , with focus on backend development, technology being Java EE .

What this role demands :

Participate in and lead the design / development / maintenance of highly performant backend services that power great frontend experiences

Take responsibility of software development, configuration, automation tests and all critical aspects in SDLC.

Ensure developed software meets the user requirements and associated acceptance criteria, performance criteria and non-functional requirements, adhering to our set conventions and processes.

Train and guide team members on Java development, troubleshooting, best practices etc

Unblock critical issues, sometimes on customers' production environments, and liaise with development for longer term solutions / fixes.

Facilitate communication between teams, and get involved in external / customer communication as well.

Play an advising role in the creation of software designs, review them and perform follow-up of other SW development and test task within the scope of your experience

Perform an intake and acceptance on SW development tasks and describe / adapt the technical design for the development tasks

Coordinate with QA / PO and other functions within team to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities

Execute the quality procedures on SW development and deliver high quality components with regards to performance, scalability and robustness.

Maintain / adapt SW documentation and artefacts.

Participate in peer code reviews (using tools), customer support etc.

Positive can-do mentality, while acting as a continual improvement role model

Essential Qualifications & Competencies :

BS / MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

5+ years of Java development experience and experience working on enterprise solutions

Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

Outstanding technical problem solving and debugging skills.

Good knowledge of Java 8 API

Good knowledge of JavaEE

Good knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with REST API’s and Web application Security (including design and testing)

Hands-on experience with major web / application servers (WebSphere, WildFly / JBossAS)

Database modelling and hands-on experience with Oracle and / or Microsoft SQL Server

Experience with Maven, Junit

Experience working with build management / CI tools like Teamcity

Experience in working in an Agile environment (SCRUM)

Team player with good communication skills (written and oral)

Desired Qualifications :

Experience with Pair Programming and TDD or Behavior driven development

Experience with a data grid framework (Ignite, Coherence, Hazelcast, etc.)

Mockito, DBUnit

Microsoft Azure

JIRA

Knowledge about static and dynamic code analysis using tools like SonarQube or likewise

Wolters Kluwer offers you a wide range of global and local opportunities – from projects to positions and career journeys – throughout our diverse and dynamic businesses that enable you to do meaningful work as you grow your skills and expand your experience.

As part of our organization, you’ll be supported by leaders who care about you, colleagues who collaborate with you, and people and programs to support your development. Our executives are global ground breakers and influencers who will know your name and listen to your ideas.

Apply now to find out more about how you can #bethedifference!