Java Engineer

Onyx-Conseil; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Watford is seeking a Java Engineer to develop and maintain their cloud-native platform. The role requires strong skills in Java and SQL, focusing on creating scalable applications and enhancing platform security. Join a small, elite team and contribute to innovative HR and workforce management solutions. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering best-in-class Java platform code.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design.
• Proficiency in developing and testing applications across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class Java platform code and develop software iteratively.
• Create robust and scalable applications using industry-standard practices.
• Maintain and enhance the platform software as a secure foundation.

Skills

Java

Rust

SQL

Software Development

Scalable Applications

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Java Engineer to join the elementsuite team, with a passion for clean code, elegant architecture, and efficient delivery. This is a hands-on role where you'll be developing the elementsuite platform and its foundational services—mission-critical components that underpin our software stack.

You'll be working with Java (and Rust where needed), developing robust, secure, and scalable applications. As part of a small, elite team, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to shape our platform's future.

elementsuite is rewriting the rulebook on how enterprise software is built. Our cloud-native platform powers flexible, scalable, and beautifully simple HR and workforce management solutions. At the start of this year, elementsuite and Zellis joined forces to create an AI-enabled, end-to-end HR, WFM, and Pay solution. We already support some of the biggest brands in the UK & Ireland, combining deep HR domain expertise with next-generation technology. Together, we're transforming the future of HR and Payroll technology, where artificial intelligence meets human expertise to reimagine the world of work: intuitive, connected, and AI-enabled. Our all-in-one solution is designed to power exceptional employee experiences and help our customers thrive.

Key responsibilities in the role will include:

1. Delivering best-in-class Java platform code, developing software in an iterative cycle with a focus on architecture and design throughout the process.
2. Creating robust, scalable applications, using industry-standard source code control within a small team.
3. Developing and testing across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices, including smartphones and tablets where applicable.
4. Maintaining and enhancing the platform software as a reliable and secure foundation for our current and future applications.
5. Enhancing the performance of the platform software as required to meet agreed service level objectives.
6. Creating, maintaining, and enhancing foundational software tools for internal users.
7. Maintaining and enhancing customer-facing platform services, such as authentication and integration services.
8. Writing and maintaining performant code, interacting with Postgres, using extensive SQL skills and database knowledge.
9. Providing hands-on architectural guidance and practical assistance to project teams and our development team, regarding our core product and customizations / configuration of that product, especially in the areas of interfaces, security, and performance.
10. Seeking innovative technical solutions to key business problems and opportunities.
11. Keeping up-to-date with latest industry trends and research in software development, infrastructure operations, architecture, and security.