Lead Software Engineer - Java 7+ / Spring Boot
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Lead Software Engineer - Java 7+ / Spring Boot Job Posting:Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.We have a great opportunity for a versatile Lead Java Developer to join our amazing team at Ferguson Technology. If you're passionate about driving business through IT services, engineering technology, and being part of a team that directly impacts company growth, then you're in the right place. As a lead developer, you'll get to dive into a variety of exciting responsibilities, from developing REST/SOAP API's and services to managing software incidents and implementing Ferguson architectural and coding standards across the team. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and has strong leadership skills, we'd love for you to apply for this opportunity.Location: This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting sophisticated problems and providing solutions to overcome those problems using the latest in-house technologies.Developing integration architecture patterns, build strategic patterns and components for reusability by following SOLID principles.Provide leadership, direction, set goals, and ensure the team meets its objectives. This includes managing workloads, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative environment.Collaborate internally and across departments with peers to deliver products/solutions that align with Ferguson's strategic vision.Responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, Code review, integration testing, deployment, and documentation.End-to-end ownership of solutions, ensure accuracy and completeness of solution by having recurring checkpoints/audit loops with technical implementation teams.Provide technical leadership on sophisticated projects and as needed will be an escalation point on production outages.Responsible for design and code reviews. This includes approval of performance testing results.Review team practices to identify areas of improvement and gaps preventing the team from working at peak efficiency.Work with vendors to resolve 3rd-level support issues.Qualifications and Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a computer-related or Business-related field or relevant work experience is typically required to perform at expectation.At least 7+ years of professional IT experience, with at least 4 years of hands-on implementation experience leading high-stakes, complex IT projects.Expert-level experience developing JAVA services in an enterprise environment.6+ years of Java development (JAVA 7+).4+ years of Spring Boot.4+ years of MongoDB/Relational DB.Expert with IntelliJ and/or Eclipse, Maven, GIT/GitHub & BitBucket.5+ years developing OpenAPI spec for synchronous/asynchronous services that deliver responses in both JSON and XML via application gateway and service mesh as applicable.5+ years of hands-on knowledge and experience in Azure Platform will be a plus - JMS (Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid), AKS, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, etc.5+ years working with APM and log aggregation frameworks (As an example but not limited to the following: DataDog, AppDynamics, Azure Log Analytics).4+ years of detailed understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Working knowledge of Linux and bash scripting.Must be self-motivated, creative, and efficient in identifying issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Proactive communication is essential for this role.Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (hardware, software, network, operating systems, storage) and Cloud Platform components (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS).Expert knowledge of IT disciplines, e.g., application architecture, software applications and interfaces, production operations, quality assurance, systems management, etc.Must be collaborative in decision-making and facilitate working to a consensus to gain agreement when proposing solutions or taking ownership.Proven Agile experience with SCRUM and Kanban, with a focus on JIRA for board management as well as practical experience with change management best practices.Ability to create technical design documents with presentations using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.Ability to work in a virtual team environment.Other Skills and Qualities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:Leadership - expert at instigating, managing, and delivering large complex digital transformations across the enterprise.Problem solving — a creative, analytical mind able to review large quantities of data and quickly bring solutions to life.Interpersonal skills —the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits a willingness to try new things.Oral communication —the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.Written communication —the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information.Planning/organizing —the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.Quality control —the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors their work to ensure quality.Adaptability —the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.Dependability —the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!Pay Range:Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate's qualifications and prior experience.$8,470.59 - $14,834.37Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.#J-18808-Ljbffr