Java Developer

Software Engineer (Java)

To support their aggressive growth targets, my client have identified the need for bespoke systems to streamline and automate their existing production processes. Successful applicants have the exciting task of forming their in-house Software Department, with the key target to develop the production system required to fulfil the needs of the group. This greenfield project aims to make use of cutting edge technology to enable the development of a best in class product.

Currently, they have a development team of 5. However, they are now looking for another Software Engineer (Java) to make it 6.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the rest of the Software Department team to continually design and develop state of the art production software
• Contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle
• Define application objectives and functionality
• Create detailed design documentation
• Propose and implement changes to current Java infrastructure
• Conduct software analysis, programming, testing and debugging
• Prepare and produce end user documentation
• Support continuous improvement, investigating alternative technologies, and presenting for architectural review

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential

• Java 17
• Spring Boot
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Docker
• Domain Driven Design
• TDD/BDD
• Basic Frontend Development in React.js/Typescript/HTML/CSS

Desirable

• Spring Webflux / Project Rector
• Reactive programming
• Cloud Native Development (AWS SDK/CDK)
• CI/CD Automation (Jenkins)
• ETL/Real Time Analytics/Database Modelling
• Writing Automated Testing Frameworks
• Manufacturing/Supply Chain Experience

Further information:

• £45,000- £50,000 depending on experience + bonus scheme
• 37 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave
• 7% employer pension contribution (plus 3% employee contribution)
• Optional private healthcare
• Flexible working, 80% remote, 20% office based