Software Engineering Specialist(Java)

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Job ID: 205019 Required Travel : Minimal Location: [[reqLocation]] Who are we? Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers? innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers? migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com At Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to 'Live Amazing, Do Amazing' every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world. In one sentence The JAVA Specialist works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Strong knowledge in Java technologies and debugging code is a must-have. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. The specialist works on the migration efforts of critical, industry-class, in-house, or commercial products as well as tooling for use in project work. What will your job look like? Essential Duties and Responsibilities Expert-level Java knowledge and debugging. Help keep Java libraries in sync by porting code from other technologies. Extend runtime Java libraries with new functionality, which typically is re-implementing functionality found in legacy systems, but now in a Java environment Help create custom plugins (mostly in Java) for existing tools, to help with project-specific needs In-depth understanding of object-oriented concepts Deliver within the scope of the project, within the scope of a Factory project, while not compromising on quality. Work closely with team members and clients to achieve desired results. Thrive in an environment of collaboration and change. Mentor junior team members on Mainframe migration Identify and bridge the knowledge gap among team members from different backgrounds, like Java, Mainframe, etc. Thrive in an environment of collaboration and change. Learn the Astadia Factory tools to perform mainframe transformations Expert database development knowledge. SQL development Understanding of database concepts Ability to create/maintain database objects Query tuning Database locking Extend existing conversion tools (e.g. COBOL to Java, JCL to PowerShell, ?), by extending their grammars and conversion rules A plus for the role is some experience with mainframe application technologies (COBOL, CICS, DB2, etc), and the ability to understand the transformation from a legacy code set to a modern code set Scripts/Python development experience will be an advantage All you need is... BE in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. 7+ Years of Development professional experience in Java experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Need to know the differences between Java 8, 17, and 21 Interest in learning about legacy technologies, as the libraries typically implement functions available in these legacy technologies SQL development. In-depth understanding of Java OO concepts Experienced in unit testing, test-driven development, integration testing, and deployment using cloud technologies. Certifications in any cloud technologies. Experience with Waterfall and Agile Development Methodologies. Added advantage to have ANTLR knowledge. Why You Will Love This Job The chance to serve as a specialist in software and technology. You will take an active role in technical mentoring within the team. We provide stellar benefits from health to dental to paid time off and parental leave! Amdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce