Java Software Engineer

Details:

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000

Location: Remote

About the role:

TwinStream software engineers (Java) develop components of a cross-domain security system within an agile development team. They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle, which includes understanding the need for change, software design, coding, testing, delivery, and support. A TwinStream software engineer is not just a coder; they comprehend the business and domain challenges and utilize their technical skills to address those issues.

Responsibilities:

• Understand high-level requirements and collaborate to find solutions
• Investigate technologies to gain a deep understanding of their applicability
• Develop high-quality code
• Problem-solving deeply technical issues
• Build tests at all stages of development from, unit tests to acceptance&performance tests
• Build deployment code and pipelines, consulting with DevOps specialists
• Analyse and resolve issues from 3rd line support
• Collaborate in code development and review colleagues’ work
• Participate in indicative estimating&planning
• Any other reasonable duties relevant to skills and experience.

Key Skills

• Experience in developing software using our core and/or related technologies
• An agile development mindset
• Experience in agile working practices including -

1. TDD
2. BDD
3. Continuous delivery
4. DevOps
5. Pair programming
6. Estimating&Planning
7. Open, honest, and positive attitude

Core Technologies

Java is the primary development language. Some exposure to other languages is useful, including Python, JavaScript, Golang, Bash Scripting, although these languages are used only occasionally.

The following technologies are used extensively in our solutions:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• AWS – S3, Fargate, Lambda, SQS / SNS
• RDBMS (Postgres, Oracle)&JPA
• Mongo DB
• DynamoDB
• REST
• Rabbit MQ
• Docker
• Linux
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• GIT/Bitbucket
• GitLab
• Kubernetes

Desirable Skills

• OpenShift
• Docker Compose/Swarm
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python

Company Benefits

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Pension Plan - Secure your future with our competitive pension plan that offers an 8% employer contribution.
• Private Medical Healthcare - Your health and well-being are our top priorities. Enjoy comprehensive private medical healthcare, which includes dental and optical care for you and your family.
• Learning and Development - Your career is in your hands. We empower you to take charge of your own development, giving you the autonomy to shape your growth. To support this, everyone receives an annual training budget of £1,000.
• Flexible Working - We understand the importance of balancing work and life. Flexibility is not just a policy for us; it is part of our culture. We are passionate about helping you seamlessly integrate work with your home life.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - Drive sustainability forward with our electric vehicle leasing scheme. You can take advantage of this initiative through a convenient salary sacrifice program.
• Holidays - Enjoy annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays, allowing you to recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Team Events - We love celebrating our achievements! In addition to our quarterly meetings, you can look forward to our Christmas and summer parties—opportunities to relax, reflect, and have fun as a team.
• Additional Benefits - We provide life assurance for your peace of mind and a cycle-to-work scheme to support your health and sustainability goals.