Sr Java Developer
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer who will be designing and developing software for large-scale cloud-based services. Responsibilities include: Translating functional requirements into conceptual and detailed designs; Providing estimates for development effort; Implementing proof of concept, prototypes and production-grade software; creating unit and acceptance tests; coordinating sign-off from QA/Test; automating deployment; And assisting Operations and Support staff in trouble-shooting software issues as well as implementing bug fixes.
More about the Rackspace Cloud business unit:
Do you want to be part of creating the next generation of computing? Rackspace Cloud is the leading innovator in cloud computing, and we are defined by Fanatical Support—not just for our clients, but for our team. Rackers have the freedom to do great work, and the challenge of using their skill and ambition to drive the future of the Web. Rackspace Cloud provides on-demand scalable website, application, and storage hosting. We enable developers and business decision-makers to avoid the hassles and costs of dedicated hardware while offering the infinite scalability of the Cloud.
Must Have Skills
6+ years of Software development experience in Java
Strong experience in server side programming on the business logic tier and the data tier
Experience with databases
3+ experience working in a Linux/Unix development environment
Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting skills
Strong design skills
Experience working as part of a large distributed team across geographies and timezones
Highly desirable skills
Experience building and consuming REST API
Experience with ServiceMix ESB
Rackspace, a world leader in hosting delivers enterprise-level managed hosting, cloud hosting, and e-mail hosting services to businesses of all types and sizes globally. Today we serve thousands of customers from data centers around the world. Rackspace integrates the industry's best technologies and practices for each customer's specific needs delivering it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments enabling them to focus on their core business. Rackspace was founded in 1998 and since then has had significant growth year after year. There are now over 4,000 Rackers employed worldwide dedicated to providing customers our premier hosting services.
