We are currently partnering with a global technology leader seeking a Senior Java Developer. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, shaping the way millions of users experience seamless digital solutions. This is an opportunity to modernise and enhance industry-leading solutions, ensuring they remain reliable and scalable.
As a Senior Java Developer, you will provide technical guidance and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical excellence and delivering high-quality software solutions. Working in an agile environment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement innovative features while mentoring junior engineers.
Duties:
* Develop high-quality, performant, and reliable Java applications.
* Guide and mentor developers, including offshore teams and contractors.
* Oversee software architecture, ensuring seamless integration with various platforms.
* Gather and analyse requirements, refining features and technical solutions.
* Lead the estimation process and ensure development work is accurately scoped.
* Debug existing code, maintain system performance, and drive best coding practices.
* Manage defects and oversee their resolution across the development team.
Experience:
* 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java development.
* Experience leading and/or mentoring technical teams within fast-paced, agile environments.
* Expertise in microservices architecture, REST API development, and security.
* Strong DevOps knowledge, particularly with Ansible or Jenkins pipelines.
* Proficiency in object-oriented design, relational databases, and MongoDB.
* Experience with version control (GIT preferred) and cloud platforms like Azure.
* Familiarity with networking concepts and software design patterns.
* Strong communication skills in a multicultural team.
* It would be nice but not essential to have experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Linux, and front-end technologies like Angular.
* Knowledge of messaging systems such as IBM MQ or RabbitMQ.