We're looking for a skilled and motivated Junior Java Developer to join my clients' team and play a key role in enhancing and evolving their core YMS product as well as centrally deployed RESTful web services built with Quarkus.
This is a hands-on role offering exposure across the full development lifecycle-from requirements analysis and design through to development, deployment, and providing 2nd-tier technical support to our US-based support team.
You'll work in a collaborative environment that blends pair programming with independent development, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise and take on new technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enhance and develop features for my clients' core product.
2. Build and maintain RESTful web services using Quarkus.
3. Participate in requirements gathering, design discussions, and technical planning.
4. Contribute to development, testing, and deployment activities.
5. Provide second-tier technical support to the US Technical Support team.
6. Collaborate closely with teammates using pair programming and agile practices.
Required Skills & Experience
7. Strong Java SE development skills.
8. Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Development principles.
9. Experience with JUnit or similar testing frameworks.
10. Good working knowledge of SQL.
Beneficial Skills
11. Experience with IntelliJ IDEA.
12. Knowledge of Git version control.
13. Exposure to Java EE 8+.
14. Some experience with Java Swing.
15. Comfort working in a Linux environment.
16. Familiarity with jMock or other mocking libraries.
17. Experience with WildFly Application Server, Quarkus, or Docker.
18. Understanding of PostgreSQL.
Salary/package:
19. £28,000-£32,000 DOE
20. Remote working as standard - proximity to Edinburgh desirable to engage in work socials/meet ups etc.
21. 6% matched pension scheme
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