Backend Java DeveloperCollaborate with leaders, analysts, IT architects, technical leads, OR consultants, and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop applications to meet business requirementsLearn about and implement new technologies to build new optimization models and improve optimization application performanceMaintain and enhance existing services, applications, and platforms using test-driven development practicesSupport the development of coding standards and adhere to best practices and security guidelinesWork closely with Operations Research consultants, software architects, and technical leaders to ensure decisions aligned with the business's needsTroubleshoot complex issues and implement solutionsContribute to new work specifications and estimates as an active participant in Agile ceremonies and independentlyRequired qualifications:Passion, selflessness, and accountability to yourself and the team; faster learner and ability to work well within a collaborative team environment as well as independently2+ years of Java SE experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environmentsDesigning and developing back-end components with the help of Java-related frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPAEngage in pair programming sessions and actively contribute to code reviewsExperience with web services: RESTful API development using Spring boot framework, object-oriented design techniques, and principlesDatabase: Object/Relational mapping, query performance tuning, PostgreSQL, Hibernate FrameworkExperience with testing and debugging tools (JUnit, Mockito)Experience with Agile methodologies (eg. Scrum)Understanding of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment practicesExperience with cloud technology such as Azure, AWS, etc.Experience with other tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, Docker, Junit, MockitoOpen-source project design, development, and repository maintenance experiencePreferred qualifications:Basic understanding of Optimization and some experience with CPLEX or XpressUI Development ExperienceAbility to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging by the audience, including non-technical groupsAirline industry experience