Full Stack Developer

Emagine Consulting; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a talented software engineer to contribute production-ready code and shape system architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Back End systems, experience with RESTful API services, and familiarity with microservices. The role involves supporting engineering standards and coordinating with teams in various regions. Recent Java experience and knowledge of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes are essential. This position offers an opportunity to innovate and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering, especially in building Back End systems.
• Recent experience with Java is required.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like GCP.

Responsibilities

• Write production-ready code and shape the system's architecture.
• Support engineering standards across development teams.
• Identify and communicate potential risks clearly.

Skills

Software engineering

RESTful API services

Back End systems

Microservice architecture

Java

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

PostgreSQL

React

Job description

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute production-ready code and help shape the system's architecture within a service-oriented environment.
• Consider business goals alongside technical and operational requirements to support continued growth.
• Support and promote strong engineering standards across all development teams.
• Work closely with colleagues in multiple regions, coordinating efforts across different time zones.
• Anticipate obstacles, highlight potential risks and communicate them clearly to project leadership.
• Identify areas where processes can be improved and introduce scalable, innovative solutions.
• Strong background in software engineering, including hands-on experience building and deploying Back End systems.
• Practical experience working in a microservice-based environment.
• A history of delivering frequent changes and updates to production.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful API services.
• Ability to design data models and work effectively with PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• Additional beneficial experience
• Recent experience working with Java.
• Familiarity with container technologies and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms like GCP.
• Experience developing Front End applications using React.
• Background in the financial industry, particularly in banking environments.