Java Developer

Sapiens; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Sapiens UK is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our Cardiff team. We are a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions, and we are expanding our Cardiff team to meet new business demands. If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level with a dynamic and growing company, this could be the ideal role for you!

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid flexible)

Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement combines both remote and in-office work, optimizing flexibility and productivity.

Please note that we are not offering Visa/Relocation support for this role and due to the length of our projects, candidates who are studying or who are on a PSW Visa are not eligible to apply.

What you’ll do:

1. Design and develop core components/services that are flexible, extensible, multi-tier, scalable, high-performance and reliable applications of an advanced complex software system, called CoreSuite both in R&D and Delivery.
2. Object Oriented Analysis, Design, development of software components and applications.
3. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers.
4. Analyse requirement specifications, carry out feasibility analysis and estimate effort.
5. Develop use cases and design alternatives in accordance with business requirements.
6. Interact with Product Owner and Business analyst across geographies to leverage expertise and take development to the next level.
7. Work effectively in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to design, implementation, testing, and release, and help team members to do the same to accomplish deliverables on time.
8. Contribute in institutionalising the industry standard best software engineering processes, practices and methodologies.
9. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, schedule trade-offs, and opportunistic new ideas with technical employees.
10. Participate in code reviews, working with business analysts and testers to effectively document and validate all implementations.

What you’ll need to succeed:

1. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on design and development experience with Java.
2. Well versed with object-oriented methodologies.
3. Experienced working with SPML, JavaScript, XML and JSON, Spring or Spring Boot, Hibernate, and web services architecture, such as SOAP and/or REST, HTML5, CSS.
4. Experience working with relational database and SQL commands.
5. Proven experience in exploring new technologies to develop and deliver innovative solutions.
6. Good conceptual, analytical, mathematical skills.
7. Very good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Self-motivated, flexible, quick learning capability and ability to perform under pressure.
9. Ability to work independently, to work well with others and to be a team player.
10. Demonstrated experience with strong focus on quality and timely delivery.
11. Experience working with a global company and global clients.
12. Experience with Agile development methodologies (specifically scrum).
13. Experience in the Life insurance & Pensions market - an advantage.
14. Knowledge of Microservices concepts – an advantage.

About Sapiens:

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success. For more information visit us on www.sapiens.com.