Fullstack developer

• Designs and develops proof of concept (POC) projects using Java, targeted at demonstrating potential solutions for proposals to prospective customers;

• Collaborates with team members to brainstorm, design, and prototype new software solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the company;

• Participates in the full development lifecycle of POC projects, including planning, coding, testing, and presentation of the concepts;

• Engages in research and exploration of new technologies and methodologies that can be incorporated into POC projects to enhance their effectiveness and appeal;

• Works closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and tailor POC demonstrations to align with potential clients' requirements;

• Ensures that all POC projects are developed according to agreed timelines and meet quality standards prior to presentation to prospective clients;

• Documents development processes and project outcomes, providing detailed reports and findings to support future project proposals and decision-making;

• Acts as a technical advisor during meetings with potential customers, explaining the features and benefits of the POC projects in a clear and compelling manner.

As a Technical Lead at Ritech:

• Works closely with stakeholders and project managers to understand business requirements and translate these into the development team's technical specifications;

• Plans and documents technical specifications for features or system design;

• Designs, builds, and configures applications to meet business process and application requirements;

• Directs the development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications;

• Writes testable, scalable, and efficient code and leads code reviews to maintain high standards;

• Mentors junior members of the team, providing guidance and support to ensure professional growth and adherence to software quality standards.

As an Architect at Ritech:

• Identifies business problems and designs effective technical solutions to address them;

• Evaluates existing architectural systems to recommend improvements or necessary upgrades;

• Develops software architecture for upcoming features, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological standards;

• Works both individually and collaboratively with teams to develop and refine architectural designs;

• Collaborates with other departments to understand and integrate their needs and goals into the overall organizational technology strategy.

• Refines, develops, and builds new features for the devPos Android application, aligning with the digital fiscal system's requirements;

• Maintains and supports existing features of the application, ensuring continuous functionality and user satisfaction;

• Analyzes business requirements specific to the Android app, drawing insights from an existing web solution to address similar challenges;

• Translates business requirements into detailed plans for mobile app development and its delivery process;

• Manages his own schedule and independently maintains the Stories board to ensure timely delivery of the app features and milestones;

• Delivers a user-friendly mobile application tailored for native Android development, which is utilized by cashier tellers in Albania to facilitate daily activities such as printing out invoices;

• Ensures the application handles multiple activities of cashier tellers' daily routines, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.

• Develops and supports delivery for major telecommunications clients like T-Mobile (USA), Tele2 (Netherlands), and Vodafone Ireland, focusing primarily on front-end solutions using the Angular stack;

• Engages continuously with in-house development teams to coordinate and streamline development efforts;

• Works as a Java Backend Developer in delivery support for AT&T, addressing backend requirements and integration challenges;

• Participates in the Research & Development (R&D) unit to develop new features and upgrades for the Brite:Bill platform;

• Utilizes Spring Web to create and maintain RESTful APIs, facilitating smooth and efficient communication between various software components;

• Implements Spring Integration to address the platform's enterprise integration needs, enhancing connectivity and data flow between different systems and services;

• It applies multi-threading techniques to improve the platform's performance and scalability, ensuring high responsiveness and efficiency under load;

• Participates actively in Scrum meetings, including planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure alignment with project goals and timely delivery of features;

• Adheres to best coding practices, code reviews, and continuous integration processes to maintain high-quality code and product reliability;

• Documents development processes, solutions, and architectural decisions to maintain a clear and useful record for future reference and team use.

• Provides ongoing support and maintenance for the client and intranet portals of Columbia Shipmanagement using Liferay;

• Implements minor feature updates to enhance functionality and user experience on the Liferay platform;

• Identifies and resolves bugs to ensure the stability and performance of the portals;

• Collaborates closely with the client to understand their needs and requirements for portal enhancements and fixes;

• Analyzes user feedback and portal usage statistics to recommend improvements or changes to the system;

• Ensures that all updates and bug fixes are in line with the company’s IT standards and practices;

• Tests and validates updates before deploying them to live environments to ensure compatibility and performance;

• Documents all changes made during the development process, maintaining a clear record of features and fixes;

• Communicates effectively with other team members and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services;

• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in Liferay and related technologies to leverage new tools and methodologies for improving the portal.

• Designs and develops web services using Liferay Portal Community Edition 6.2, ensuring integration with other applications and systems;

• Configures and manages JBoss AS 7 as the application server for hosting the services, optimizing performance and scalability;

• Utilizes MyBatis for database connectivity and transactions to maintain data integrity and security;

• Integrates SOLR for advanced searching capabilities, improving data retrieval efficiency within web services;

• Develops and maintains business intelligence solutions with Pentaho, enhancing data analysis and reporting functionalities;

• Manages content storage and document management using Alfresco, ensuring organized and secure data handling;

• Uses Eclipse as the primary development environment to write, test, and debug code efficiently;

• Maintains version control and source code management using SVN, ensuring proper change tracking and collaboration among team members;

• Manages build and project dependencies using Maven to automate and streamline the build process.