Senior Java Developer

Applause IT
UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£60,000.0 - £70,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Automation of Tests Continuous Integration Gradle Groovy Scrum Methodology Standard Sql Vagrant Enterprise Software Applications Test-Driven Development (TDD) Kubernetes
+4 more
Terraform Cucumber (Software) Docker Jenkins

Job description

Working in a collaborative Agile environment, the Senior Java Developer will help shape technical direction, contribute to core product development, and support continuous improvement across engineering teams., As a Senior Java Developer, you will:

  • Develop new features and enhancements for enterprise software platforms
  • Work within Agile Scrum teams delivering high-quality software
  • Champion TDD, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices
  • Provide technical leadership and support engineering standards
  • Mentor developers through coaching and regular 1-to-1 support
  • Contribute to tooling, frameworks, and process improvements
  • Collaborate closely with technical and business stakeholders

Tech Stack

  • Java (OpenJDK)
  • SQL
  • Gradle
  • Jenkins
  • TDD
  • Cucumber
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Packer
  • Chef
  • Vagrant
  • JavaScript
  • Groovy

Requirements

Do you have experience in Test-driven development?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Strong commercial Java development experience

  • Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
  • Practical experience with TDD and CI/CD
  • Experience mentoring or leading other developers
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement, * Bachelor’s (preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Flexitime
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Casual dress
  • Work from home
  • Company events, * Ā£60,000 - Ā£70,000 salary
  • Remote / flexible working
  • Modern development tools including IntelliJ Ultimate
  • Learning & development investment
  • Dedicated innovation / learning time
  • Collaborative engineering culture
  • Long-term product-focused environment, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Work from home

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