Java Developer

Lorien; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a developer for a 6-month contract in London to support the Securitisation business. Key responsibilities include developing features and fixing bugs on a critical application, maintaining existing systems, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. Candidates should possess proven experience in Java, Spring, Hibernate, Angular, and backend database technologies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of Java, Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with Angular, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful services.
• Knowledge of Oracle database and testing frameworks like Junit 5.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional features or fix bugs on MyCreditApp application.
• Maintain and support existing securitisation system.
• Work closely with Business Analysts on functional specifications.
• Ensure development adheres to company's technical standards.
• Participate in support if major production problems arise.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Angular

Javascript

HTML5

CSS

RESTful services

Oracle database

Junit 5

Problem-solving

Team Work

Job description

6 month contract - Inside IR35 - Investment Banking, London

Job Purpose

In support of the Securitisation business, the developer will be responsible for :

• Development of functional features or fix bugs on MyCreditApp application (target securitisation application)
• Contribute to maintaining and improving quality and performance of the application
• Maintain and support existing securitisation system for credit approval and capital calculation. Core accountabilities of role
• To work closely with Business Analysts to accurately interpret functional specifications
• To develop, unit test and implement enhancements to existing software
• To design, develop, test and implement new pieces of software
• To improve existing software by correcting bugs
• To be involved in all phases of testing in the run‑up to a major release
• To be involved in support if a major problem in production arises
• To ensure development is completed on time and that work is prioritised correctly
• To ensure that all development is completed in line with the Company’s technical architecture standards
• To ensure documentation about the application is maintained and updated
• To participate in out‑of‑hours / intra‑day support rotas as required
• To produce high quality code – with good supporting commentary
• To escalade risks / issues to IT Management
• To learn about the business which the IT applications support
• Follow the Agile methodology
• To Contribute to continuous improvement plans throughout the product lifecycle, particularly during team retrospectives

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

• Proven experience of Java, Spring and Hibernate
• Proven experience of Angular, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, RESTful services
• Proven experience of Oracle database
• Proven experience of testing framework using Junit 5
• Experience in cross‑platform applications highly desirable
• Knowledge of optimising stored procedures, query performance and Excel
• Strong analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communicator / Interpersonal Skills
• Experience in working within an environment with high pressure on timeliness and quality of deliveries
• Strong level of autonomy and proactiveness
• Team Working
• Time Management and strong organisational skills