Java Engineer

Posted:
8/27/2024, 6:10:45 AM

Location(s):
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands ⋅ South Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

About the Role

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing and installing the application code and the associated tools; maintaining specification and documentation; ensuring the high quality of the product by rigorous testing and carrying out maintenance activities - in line with the team's objectives, policies and procedures, and under the guidance of more senior team members.

Education

University degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience

2 to 5 years experience in systems development

Domains

Key Responsibilities

01. Design, develop, test, install and support programs/systems in line with agreed requirements.

02. Assist with the analysis of requirements and the development of recommendations as to the systems approach to follow.

03. Prepare specifications, codes, tests, acceptance criteria, time frames and other deliverables as needed; prepare and study the technical feasibility and estimates of the proposed systems solutions.

04. Analyze the problems, develop and propose solutions to more senior team members.

05. Provide technical assistance to other SWIFT colleagues and provide guidance to the team members in their daily work.

06. Develop and maintain technical documentation and prepare and give presentations to customers on systems.

07. Provide timing/scheduling estimates to project lead and propose corrective actions to timelines when necessary.

Competency Profile

01. Takes accountability for delivering results
Makes choices and decisions based on established practices, delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues, including the situation where timing is be critical.

02. Demonstrates the Operational Excellence
Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve the ways of doing things; sets standards for own work and meets them; demonstrates commitment to security policies.

03. Expands knowledge
Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.

04. Builds and reinforces customer relationships
Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities.

05. Communicates effectively
Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.

              

              

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

              

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.