Job Brief

As a Lowfoot Senior Java Developer, you’ll focus on building and implementing our suite of energy SAAS products.  You’re an experienced Java developer who knows how the web works, and can build and ship features with confidence.  You’re able to coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure that the finished product meets expectations and keeps clients happy.

Responsibilities

You'll work as a leading member of our small development team.  Responsibilities will include:

• Participation in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including planning, technical design, development, peer reviews, documentation, testing and deployment.

• Leading the design of test cases, automation, and continuously improving CI processes.

• Communicating effectively with business and technical stakeholders; providing guidance to team members in software development best practices.

• Providing support for the sales team by analyzing client requirements, writing spec, and contributing to technical proposals.

Skills Required

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related

• 5+ years of software development experience in Java.J2EE, preferably in an agile environment

• Very proficient in web application development

  • Experience in front-end web development (JavaScript/HTML/CSS) is an asset

•   Experience with:

  • building large-scale software applications in a team environment

  • databases architecture and best practices

  • one or more Java Application Servers, including Tomcat

• Strong engineering best practices like test driven development, continuous integration, industry design patterns and more

• Strong analytical mind and strong problem solving experience

• Excellent communications skills are a must.  Experience communicating directly with clients would be an asset.