About UsLeighton: 30 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.Our ValuesThe Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantageWe act with honesty and truth, always!We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive wayWe nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselvesPassionate about what we do, proud of what we achieveOur curiosity inspires the amazingThe RoleOur Backend Developers will deliver exceptional exceptional software solutions, which are secure, appropriately tested, perform well and help provide engaging customer experience. The Developer is accountable for providing exceptional software solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for the following; however, this is not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to carry out other duties that the business deem fit.You'll be passionate about people, keen to lead and manage to support the development of colleagues and drive the delivery of projects.Working with lots of different technologies, you'll use and learn about various frameworks, tools and languages focussing on microservice architecture.You'll be architecting and shaping solutions where you can apply your skills, building new application that deliver direct value to real customers.You'll see and learn about many aspects of the business as you develop web-based solutions for our customer's data analytics service. You'll be encouraged and supported to grow your technical skills to deliver brilliant products.You'll be keeping up to date with the latest advancements in technology with one ear to the ground, picking up stuff that could aid your working process.Share your expertise with other team members and be eager to learn from them as well.Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate a willingness to learn, and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Key Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrable experience as a Java Developer.Knowledge of core Java language.Knowledge of AWSProgramming skills in designing and implementation of multi-tier applications using web-based technologies.Knowledge of PythonExperienced in logging frameworks and application monitoring.An understanding of developing applications with SOAP or RESTful Web Services.Awareness of Agile principles.Experience of building new code services from scratchKey BehavioursAn open and genuine communicatorAble to take responsibility for your actionsAlways learning and wanting to improveTakes responsibility for own developmentLove what you doValue and support your teamEmbrace who you areOpen minded and willing to explore new ideas What we OfferWe value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.A contributory pension scheme25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holidayA flexible approach to working hoursContinuous personal development, career path and trainingAnd more....