Java Full Stack Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm seeks a self-motivated senior developer in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and application development, with excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities to work on innovative projects within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to wellness platforms

Life insurance and income protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme with discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of application development experience.
• Experience with building transactional systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop new software products and enhance existing ones.
• Work with large-scale applications and frameworks.
• Collaborate with team members while working independently.

Skills

Java programming

Software development

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

RESTful Web services

Microservice architecture

React

Angular

Spring

Hibernate

RabbitMQ

Hazelcast

GitLab

Kubernetes

PL/SQL

Job description

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Are you self-motivated with an innovative mind, a passion for technology, and a good understanding of object-oriented development?

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

About Apexon:

Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering, and UX, with deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on digital opportunities. Our reputation is built on comprehensive engineering services, solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and continuous improvement.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and team player. You will be a senior developer responsible for developing new software products and enhancing existing ones. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks, with outstanding communication and leadership skills.

You’ll have:

• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 2 years of application development experience
• Proficiency in Java programming and software development
• Experience building transactional systems and understanding software architecture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• RESTful Web services
• Microservice architecture experience
• Experience with React and Angular
• Knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, RabbitMQ, Hazelcast
• Experience with GitLab and Kubernetes
• Basic PL/SQL skills for querying and data analysis
• Experience in the financial sector
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development
• Understanding of asynchronous, event-based processing
• Agile methodology experience

We also offer:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days annually
• Access to wellness platforms, subscriptions, coaching, and health sessions
• Life insurance and income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Tech scheme with discounts on over 5000 products