Java CPQ Developer

Company Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

About Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Job Description

We are looking for someone able to:

• Design and enhance software applications using Java and related technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements, propose solutions, and guide optimization and improvement plans.
• Conduct code reviews, provide recommendations, and lead code refactoring and performance enhancement efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring resolutions.
• Develop scalable and efficient REST web services.
• Design, implement, and increase SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
• Integrate applications with other enterprise systems, using industry-standard integration technologies and best practices.
• Work with monitoring tools to enhance system performance and lead performance improvement plans.
• Explore, evaluate, and guide the use of new technologies and frameworks to improve system architecture and development processes.
• Configure and manage version control repositories using AWS CodeCommit to ensure efficient collaboration among development team.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline to automate software delivery processes.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines, and lead the use of best practices across the team.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, share knowledge with the team, and guide learning and improvement plans.

You will report to the Cloud Solutions Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in Java development.
• Experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring MVC.
• Proficiency in designing and architecting RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in building dynamic front-end applications with AngularJS (1.8).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and JSON.
• Experience integrating third-party applications.
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Podman.
• Proficient in GIT, with knowledge of branching strategies, code reviews, and best practices.
• Knowledge working with AWS services, AWS CodeCommit and AWS CodePipeline.
• Knowledge of SQL and understanding of performance tuning, query optimization, and database schema design.
• Experience with optimization and monitoring tools (SolarWinds preferred).
• Proficiency in Maven, with exposure to building automation, dependency management, and continuous integration.
• Experience in troubleshooting.
• Of curious nature and open-minded.
• Provide outstanding customer service, work well with others, and trusted by colleagues.
• Degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

Benefits and perks:

• Modern Technology & Latest IT tools
• Software-house environment
• Agile and Flexible working hours
• Digital nomad policy
• Focus on career development
• Health insurance (also included for the household)
• Mental health support
• Volunteer experiences and sustainable mindset
• 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year
• Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
• Free breakfast every second Monday of the month
• Employee discounts
• Team & Company events 🎉

Inclusion & Diversity

We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

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