Senior Solutions Developer
John Keells Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd (JKIT), the consulting and professional IT services arm of John Keells Holdings PLC, (Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange), is a global professional services leader, transforming enterprises with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Driven by a Cloud-first, Mobile-first and AI-first strategy, and strategic partnerships with global leaders like Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce, JKIT focuses on Strategy, Consulting, Digital, Technology, and Operations for large multinational companies worldwide, empowering businesses with innovation, agility, growth, and security. JKIT has delivered many award-winning solutions to some of the biggest names in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Senior Solution Developer. The selected candidate will report to the Associate Architect.
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The Java Developer will be responsible for:
- Leading the design and development of scalable full-stack applications using React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
- Guiding and mentoring junior developers while enforcing coding best practices.
- Architecting and implementing RESTful APIs and backend services to support enterprise-grade applications.
- Optimizing application performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborating with business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Driving Agile/Scrum practices, including sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration.
- Conducting root cause analysis, resolving complex issues, and ensuring smooth delivery of projects.
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The ideal candidate should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in full-stack development with proven leadership responsibilities.
- Advanced expertise in JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.
- Strong knowledge of API development, microservices architecture, and system integration.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure preferred).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.comor Click on the advert to apply. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.