Technical Consultant III

As a Technical Consultant III at Zafin, you will be responsible for understanding project requirements, designing solutions, and collaborating with various internal teams. This includes preparing low-level designs, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the quality of deliverables. You'll also proactively identify and address issues that may impact project timelines and continuously seek to improve processes and team performance.

To be considered for the Technical Consultant III position at Zafin, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, along with at least 8 years of relevant work experience. Strong knowledge of databases and enterprise software development using JAVA, J2EE, Spring, and Hibernate is essential. Familiarity with the banking sector and agile methodologies will also be beneficial.

At Zafin, the work environment is dynamic and flexible, fostering collaboration across geographical locations. Our Technical Consultant III will thrive in a fast-paced setting, balancing remote and office work as needed. We focus on teamwork, diversity, and high-quality output, making it a great place to build your career in tech.

A successful Technical Consultant III at Zafin should have strong skills in JAVA, JDBC, J2EE frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and be adept in database management with MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2. Proficiency in setting up application servers such as JBoss, WebSphere, or WebLogic is also crucial, alongside the ability to work with web services and REST APIs.

Zafin values professional growth and offers robust opportunities for career advancement. As a Technical Consultant III, you'll have access to training programs, mentorship, and the chance to work on innovative projects that enhance your skills. The company encourages continuous learning, so you'll be well-supported in your development journey.

As a Technical Consultant III at Zafin, you will engage in projects focused on core banking modernization, implementing our SaaS product and pricing platform for major banks. Your role will involve designing and developing scalable solutions that improve business agility and customer responsiveness in the financial services sector.

The Technical Consultant III at Zafin will work within a cross-functional team environment consisting of Product Managers, Software Engineers, and Business Analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll provide insights and oversight on technical designs and solutions while fostering communication among team members across different locations.

When answering this, highlight specific projects that reflect your experience with enterprise software. Discuss tools you've used like Spring and Hibernate, programming languages such as JAVA, and methodologies you've adhered to, such as Agile. Tailor your response to showcase how your experience aligns with Zafin’s needs.

In your response, emphasize the importance of constructive feedback. Talk about how you assess code for quality, maintainability, and performance, and stress fostering a learning environment for junior developers. Provide an example of a successful code review you conducted.

Here, discuss your time management skills. You might talk about your process for prioritizing tasks, delegating tasks when necessary, and maintaining clear communication with team members about project progress and potential roadblocks. Give a specific example of how you successfully managed a deadline challenge.

Choose a relevant example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Outline the situation, your analysis of the problem, the solution you implemented, and the outcome. Highlight your analytical skills and your ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve technical issues.

In your answer, discuss methodologies you've applied to maintain high standards, such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices. Include examples of how you’ve implemented these practices effectively in previous roles at Zafin.

Discuss specific frameworks or projects where you utilized multi-threaded programming. Explain concepts like thread safety and concurrency management, using concrete examples from your experience. This demonstrates both your technical expertise and your understanding of performance optimization.

Highlight your communication strategies and collaboration techniques. You might mention regular check-ins, collaborative design sessions, and your practice of ensuring alignment with product goals. Share how you manage feedback loops to refine implementations to meet user needs.

Share your thoughts on qualities such as adaptability, communication skills, and technical expertise. Discuss how these qualities contribute to a successful technical consulting role and give an example illustrating how you have demonstrated these traits in your career.

Here, detail your database experience, focusing on the specific technologies you've used, such as MS SQL or Oracle. Describe your approach to building efficient queries and maintaining database performance, and provide examples of complex database challenges you've overcome.

Discuss your continued education strategies, such as online courses, attending workshops, or self-directed study. Highlight specific technologies or paradigms you've learned recently and how you applied them to your work. This shows your commitment to continuous learning, aligning with Zafin's values.