Java Developer

Onyx-Conseil; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to work in Knutsford with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Core Java, Spring Framework, and Hibernate. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining applications, collaborating with teams, and optimizing application performance. Attractive daily rate of £330 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience in Core Java.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring and Hibernate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of L3 support rotation.

Skills

Core Java programming

Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security)

ORM frameworks (Hibernate)

Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitLab CI)

Production support experience (L3 support)

Version control systems (Git)

AI-powered coding tools

Microservices architecture

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Agile development methodologies

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Java Developer

Knutsford with Hybrid working
£330 inside IR35 per day

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in Core Java programming with at least 5+ years of hands-on development experience
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security)
• Solid understanding of ORM frameworks, particularly Hibernate
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools, specifically GitLab CI
• Demonstrated experience in production support environments, including L3 support and troubleshooting production issues
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems in live environments
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Highly Valued Additional Skills

• Experience with AI-powered coding tools such as GitLab Duo, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of agile development methodologies
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring and Hibernate
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of L3 support rotation
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities