Intermediate Java Engineer (AWS Expertise Preferred)

Manchester Digital; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Intermediate Java Engineer to join their agile teams. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, contributing to the development of cutting-edge software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and experience with cloud technologies like AWS. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a collaborative environment that supports career growth and professional development. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Health and wellbeing programs

Extensive training and development opportunities

Social activities and onsite amenities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Java development and cloud-based delivery pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain various CDL products within an agile squad.
• Develop reliable and sustainable software applications.

Skills

Java Development

AWS

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

TDD

Docker

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

RESTful APIs

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Git

GitLab

Kibana

Terraform

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Intermediate Java Engineer to join our agile squads within CDL's Digital family. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver, maintain, and support various CDL products within an agile squad.
2. Provide support and feature enhancements according to the product roadmap.
3. Contribute as a competent individual with leadership potential in a hybrid, Agile environment.
4. Develop reliable, cost-efficient, performant, secure, and sustainable software applications.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Proven experience in Java development with strong commercial background.
• Experience with cloud-based delivery pipelines and AWS.
• Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and TDD.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with automated testing, infrastructure as code, React, TypeScript, GitLab, Kibana, Terraform.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a salary up to £39,500 per annum, with opportunities for career progression within CDL’s structured framework (https://progression.cdl.co.uk/).

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office at SK4 2HD).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Starting with 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service.
• Top employer for 9 consecutive years.
• Extensive training, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing programs, social activities, and onsite amenities.

Diversity and Inclusion

CDL is committed to building a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We encourage flexible working and workplace adjustments as needed.

About CDL Software

CDL is a leading software provider for the UK insurance sector, trusted by major retailers, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for profitable insurance operations.