Java I Developer ( UK/US Shift)

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a programmer with Java experience who is interested in Internet data
gathering/web crawling (scraping) and tool building. The candidate must be very strong in string
operations and have a sound understanding of Java, strong HTML skills and a general
familiarity with JavaScript and AJAX.
In addition, the candidate must be detail oriented and meticulous. What we do matters
tremendously to our customers; we are looking for dedicated people to join our team, make a
positive difference for the small businesses we serve, and to grow with us.
Job Responsibilities:
 Write new crawlers and maintain current web crawlers (scrapers).
 Develop and maintain tools to support and improve the efficiency of the team.
 Ensure that the quality of data gathered by the crawlers (scrapers) continues to adhere
to our current high standards.
 Collaborate with product managers and technical teams to gather requirements and
understand project goals and objectives.
 Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for new features and enhancements.
 Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve software defects and
issues.
 Participate in code reviews to provide feedback and ensure code quality and adherence
to coding standards.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA engineers and system
administrators, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions.
 Maintain technical documentation for developed software components, including design,
implementation, and user guides.
 Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in Java development and contribute
ideas and insights to improve development practices and tools.
 Identify and troubleshoot performance issues and implement optimizations to improve
overall software performance.
 Support other team members with training and on-boarding.
 Willingness to learn and support additional tasks.
Job Qualifications:
 Competent in Java or similar programming language
 BS in computer science (or related field) OR equivalent experience
 Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and cloud services (e.g., AWS)
is a plus.
 Experience with Java Swing/JavaFX is a plus.
 Experience with socket/network programming and multi-threaded programming is a plus.
 NMG cannot sponsor visa applications at this time.
 Job Competencies:
 Able to thrive in a team environment.
 Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
 Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and software.
 Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
 Commitment to identifying and implementing continuous improvements.