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# Senior Java developer

- **Company:** Pontoon
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Databases, Continuous Integration, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Database Connectivity, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, OpenShift, Oracle Databases, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Git, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225501776/senior-java-developer

## About the Role

* Developing software applications using Java/J2EE frameworks
 * Enterprise/Core Java, JMS, Spring Framework, JDBC, and Java ORM technologies
 * Experience in Database programming tools (Oracle Database - SQL/PLSQL),
 * Experience using version control/project tracking/CI/CD tools like GIT, Bitbucket, Jenkins and Ansible.
 * Experience in design, development, testing and implementation of microservices and Web based applications.
 * Solid understanding of the software development life cycle and SDM model for CI/CD processes and associated tools
 * Serve as a development team member for Level 3 Production Support issue resolution
 * Experience interacting with Business product owners and end users to define new software requirements and triage any issues that arise
 * Demonstrated ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
 * Experience working with Agile methodology and can effectively work as part of a wider development team spread between London, Singapore and India.
 * Experience writing technical designs

OTHER SKILLS:

 * Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift
 * An aptitude for problem analysis and resolution and eye for details.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * A good 'team player' but also have the ability to work independently.
 * Have a keen sense of innovation, with valuable suggestions of new ideas, ways of working and technologies.

## Description

Develop, enhance and support a range of critical microservices and portlets using Enterprise/Core Java, JMS, Spring Framework, JDBC, and Java ORM technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with both technical and business colleagues locally in Bromley, London and at international locations in Singapore, India, New York and Chicago. The successful candidate will work as part of a wider development team spread between London, Singapore and India. Current team members will provide support to enable you to familiarise yourself with the relevant functional aspects of the development role.


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