Local candidates ONLY !! No sponsorship at the moment. Responsibilities Build highly complex Java/J2EE applications using relational databases while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept, design, and documentation to testing. Focus will be on the front-end applications utilizing both Java and Angular 8. Code the visual interactions that the UI/UX design team comes up with. Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages. Maintain and improve website(s Optimize applications for maximum speed. Collaborate with back-end developers and UI/UX designers to improve usability. Translate mock-ups from Photoshop, Balsamiq, etc., into functional web pages. Create grid-based templates for general developers to follow. Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting. Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency. Stay up to date on emerging technologies. Build reusable code and libraries for future use. Collaborate with other team members. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments. Required Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Required Qualifications Minimum of six (5) years of proven development experience with solid understanding of Core Java Concepts such as Object-Oriented Programming, Java Collections API , Exception Handling, and Multi-Threading is required plus a very good understanding of J2EE Concepts, Architecture and Technologies. Large scale application development experience Five (5) years of hands-on experience with Spring Framework. Three (3) years of hands-on experience with Angular Framework. Ability to write simple and complex SQL Queries, preferably with DB2 (or other Relational Database) SQL syntax including PL/SQL. Extensive experience in writing and executing Junit testcases & debugging Java/J2EE applications. Proven work experience as a Front-end developer with extensive hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related markup coding support tools. Experience with 508, WCAG and ADA compliance. Hands on experience in writing and executing Jasmine/Karms testcases & debugging Angular applications. Experience in developing using XML and JSON Strong knowledge of JavaScript design patterns. Experience with Java-based build tools such as Ant or Maven. Strong knowledge of & experience with REST Services and APIs Proficient understanding with browser testing and debugging, cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them. In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment Understanding of layout aesthetics. An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical and multitasking skills. Desired Qualifications Deep knowledge of Angular 2 and above platform practices and commonly used modules based on extensive work experience creating custom, general use modules and components which extend the elements and modules of core Angular Platform. AngularJS only experience does not meet the requirements. Solid understanding of Java, J2EE Applications Profiling and Application Tuning. Solid understanding and practical experience of applying jQuery concepts such as handling Events, AJAX through jQuery, selecting and traversing DOM objects is a plus. Working knowledge in Web based Application Development and related tools and technologies such as Eclipse, any Application Servers (Preferably WebSphere or Jboss), and SOAP UI etc.