Java Software Engineer

Accenture; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company in the UK is seeking a software developer to deliver high-quality implementations and drive digital transformation engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong Java and Spring Boot experience, along with a solid understanding of agile development. This role offers a competitive salary, up to 25 vacation days, and additional benefits such as private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on experience with Java and associated technologies.
• Experience working with Spring Boot.
• Strong experience of working in Test Driven Development, test coverage, unit tests, feature tests and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality implementation and documentation for critical functionality.
• Operate in an agile environment as part of a scrum team.
• Drive and desire to further your skillset and lead in the application domain.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Test Driven Development

Docker

DevOps tooling

Performance tuning

Agile delivery methods

Open source tools

Analytical skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality implementation and documentation for critical functionality.
• Deliver code, unit tests, feature tests, stubs and integration tests.
• Operate in an agile environment as part of a scrum team and participate in sprint rituals.
• Work with members of multiple skills to understand designs, functional requirements and triage issues.
• Create and document low-level designs.
• Assist in the promotion and delivery of digital transformation engagements.
• Drive and desire to further your skillset and lead in the application domain.

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on experience with Java and associated technologies.
• Experience working with Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on knowledge of open‑source tools, libraries and standards.
• Some working knowledge of containers (Docker).
• Strong experience of working in Test Driven Development, test coverage, unit tests, feature tests and test automation.
• Experience in DevOps tooling and Continuous Delivery.
• Good knowledge of non‑functional drivers for design, including an ability to performance tune, profile, and debug applications.
• Knowledge of both traditional and agile delivery methods.
• Good knowledge of Open source and open standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both traditional and agile delivery methods.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and package (depending on level of experience). Up to 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next‑generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.