Java Developer

The Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Java Developer for an 11-month contract. The role includes delivering high-quality software solutions and contributing to test automation. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, 6+ years of experience in software development, and skills in Angular, Java Spring Boot, and AWS. This position offers a mix of remote and office work, providing excellent growth opportunities in data science and technology discussions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of design & development experience.
• Expertise with Continuous Integration practices and automated deployment tools.
• Experience of working with a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, timely, cost effective and maintainable software solutions.
• Actively contribute to test automation code and practices.
• Work with product owner, technical lead and architect to influence enhancements.

Skills

Angular

Java Spring boot

AWS

REST API Test Automation

Agile Scrum methodology

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent

Job description

Java Developer

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 11-month contract

Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from home.

Rate: €300 - €400 per day

Summary

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who has the experience to work on client and server‑side development within an agile environment. The successful candidate will be a member of a team that are at the forefront of engineering in Asset Management Technology with a high level of focus on quality practices such as TDD, ATDD, Continuous Integration/Delivery and engineering excellence. We seek an engineer who is versatile, always eager to tackle new problems and continue to push technology forward. This position is intended for an individual contributor who has strong engagement skills, the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional Agile scrum team and ideally has knowledge of the investment management industry. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work on new technologies around data science which is an excellent prospect for any senior engineer looking to grow their skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, timely, cost effective and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment to meet functional and non‑functional business requirements.
• Actively contribute to test automation code and practices.
• Actively contribute to AWS pipeline management and bring forward ideas to improve efficiencies of our pipelines.
• Actively contribute to engineering practices such as code and design reviews and the definition of source control strategy, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipeline.
• Work with product owner, technical lead and architect as required to influence technical enhancements to the platform.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business domain you are working on and actively contribute to technology discussions with business partners and other external parties.
• Contribute to software development as an individual contributor on a development track.
• Provide 3rd level production support, where and when necessary.

Key Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of design & development experience.
• Desired skillset: Angular, Java Spring boot, AWS.
• Expertise with Continuous Integration practices and automated deployment tools.
• REST API Test Automation experience in Java.
• Experience of working with a distributed team.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology desired.
• Experience working in financial services desired.