Senior Java Developer – 70K

Senior Java Developer – 70K

Location: East Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £60000 - £70000 per annum + Pension, Health, Gym

Posted: 27/08/2024

Description

Senior Java Developer, Java Software Engineer, Java 17, Spring Boot, Maven, Git, GitHub Actions, SQL, Microservice architecture, Kafka Steams, Kubernetes, React, Typescript – Technical lead on project – Fully remote if need be – 70K

About the Role

As the Senior Java Software Engineer, you’ll be a key player in developing this cutting-edge CRM SAAS solution. You’ll work on projects throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to release management and support.

What You’ll Do

1. Work with the wider project team, engaging with PM & Business Analyst’s and communicating the technical project requirements.
2. Develop and unit test Java software applications.
3. Work on the customer-driven proactive roadmap, introducing innovations for new digital services.
4. Report directly to the Principal Engineer.

Required Skills and Experience

1. A solid background in software development.
2. Experience in holding more senior roles within the team or project.
3. Expertise in: Java, Spring Boot, Maven, Git, GitHub Actions, SQL, Microservice architecture, Kafka Streams, Kubernetes.
4. Knowledge of software design principles.
5. This role is predominantly a backend role but any front-end experience in React and/or Typescript will be useful.
6. Experience developing robust, performant APIs.
7. Ability to provide software process improvements and identify product enhancement opportunities.
8. Mentoring skills and drive for continuous improvement.
9. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Interests

1. Degree in Computer/IT-related discipline or an active GitHub profile with a focus on Java.
2. If you can showcase some code that would be great.
3. What programming books have you read? What meetups do you go to? What GitHub projects have you been involved in? We are keen to learn more about your outside-of-work personal development.

Salary & Benefits

Up to 70K, Pension, Hybrid working or fully remote, healthcare, gym, training & development. The office is based in the Northwest.

We value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Ascent People is acting as an Employment Agency for this role.

Recruiter: Jo Bevington
Phone: 0161 913 2621
Email: jo.bevington@ascentpeople.co.uk