Software Developer

Whitehall Resources Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Developer for a 6-month contract in Leeds. The role involves on-site work 2-3 days a week and requires SC clearance. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java, JavaScript, and cloud environments. Responsibilities include managing development tasks and ensuring software quality through active participation in code reviews.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Java, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience in cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
• Proven experience in software design, development, and support.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and communicate with clients to translate requirements into code.
• Take technical responsibility across all stages of software development.
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Node.js

AWS

Azure

SQL

noSQL

APIs

Microservice Architectures

Continuous Integration

Continuous Deployment

Tools

Git

Gitlab CI

Jenkins

SonarQube

Nexus

Artifactory

Job description

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Software Developer

Whitehall Resources require a Software Developer to work with a key client on an initial 6 month contract.

*This role will involve on site work in Leeds 2-3 days per week.

*Inside IR35.

*Candidates are required to be SC cleared or be eligible for SC clearance.

Software Developer

Your responsibilities:
• Self-sufficient and capable of managing their own workload. Works under general direction and manages own work within deadlines while managing a team or development tasks.
• Active communication with the client, taking requirements and specifications and translating them into working, well-tested code.
• Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iteration of software development (Planning, deployment and maintenance).
• Adapting and adhering to standards, tools and security measures of the working environment.
• Measures and monitors applications of the project. Proactively finding and resolving technical challenges.
• Estimates time and effort required for software development tasks and provide realistic estimates.
• Active participation in code reviews and quality assurance process.
• Consider business needs and ensure the software delivers value.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in Java, JavaScript and Node.js.
• Experience of leading multiple teams and driving changes in technology whilst fostering a supportive development and collaborative culture alongside other roles and disciplines.
• Expert and extensive Knowledge and experience of developing on cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure and knowledge and experience of SQL and noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.
• Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures.
• Knowledge and experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI and CD): Git, Gitlab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube Nexus, Artifactory, No SQL database AWS or Azure – (desirable)
• We expect the candidate to have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products.
• Knowledge of best practices for coding defensively against possible attack vectors, and testing with OWASP tooling (e.g. ZAP)
• Associate is expected to either be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance - Must have worked continuously in the UK for 5 years

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
• Test experience: unit, integration, performance, security § Java (1.8) (including Spring Boot, Drop Wizard, Jersey, CXF and Maven)

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.



Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.