Senior Java Software Engineer

Role Description for Java Full Stack Developer

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to self-organise whilst creating a culture of learning and transparency using relevant agile / lean tools and techniques, removing blockers that might slow the pace of delivery. A unique development opportunity to work on a Public Sector Based Large Scale programme with an innovative market leader.

Java / AWS developer will be responsible for developing solutions and simulators as part of the end to end solution. The role requires in-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and strong technical experience with an open-minded attitude and ability to rapidly adapt and learn.

Requirements

• Hands on experience with Java 8 or above
• Hands on experience on writing Junits
• Hands on experience on Spring Framework, SpringBoot
• Hands on experience with relational database (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Hands-on experience on Git, Jenkins
• Understanding of micro-services architecture
• Understanding of AWS services like ECS, EKS, S3, SQS
• Understanding of REST APIs
• Understanding of CICD
• Good understanding of Kubernetes

Nice to have Skills:

• Docker
• JavaScript: ReactJS and NodeJS preferred
• AWS API Gateway and Serverless technologies
• Message broker like Apache Kafka
• BPM framework
• Mustache template
• Experience in large scale integration projects involving messaging, web services and distributed systems
• ELK stack
• OpenStack platform
• Agile development – Scrum, TDD

To qualify for the role, you should have:

• A self-starter, comfortable working in both process driven and ambiguous environments
• Experience and a passion for working within Central Government and other sectors.
• Proven capability of working successfully with senior client stakeholders and end-users, quickly building successful relationships and establishing credibility
• A passion for digital and technology, with the drive and determination to continually learn new things and develop yourself and others
• Good written, presentation and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to work independently in a highly collaborative, team-based environment
• The right to live and work in the UK