Java - Software Engineer

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days vacation

Charitable leave

Job summary

Accenture PLC in London is seeking a Java Software Engineer at Consultant level to deliver high-quality implementations and documentation for critical functionality.

You will work in an agile Scrum team, producing code, unit tests, and integration tests while collaborating with diverse skill sets to understand designs and requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on experience with Java and related technologies.
• Experience with Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of open-source tools, libraries and standards.
• Some working knowledge of containers (Docker).
• Strong experience of 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 traditional and agile delivery methods.
• Drive and desire to further your skillset and lead in the application domain.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Open source tools

Docker

Test Driven Development

DevOps tooling

Performance tuning

Agile delivery

Open standards

Analytical skills

Tools

Docker

Job description

Role: Java - Software Engineer
Level: Consultant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)

Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and Active SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

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.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

The Role

• 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.

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• 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.
• Drive and desire to further your skillset and lead in the application domain.
• 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.

What is in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.