Java Support Consultant

Version 1; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Java Support Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be involved in solution design, support, and maintenance of applications while contributing to the growth of Java capabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions and ensuring optimal performance of Java applications. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and numerous opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting place to advance your career in technology.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Free eye tests

Profit Share scheme

Incentivized certifications

Tech Scheme for latest technology

Pathways Career Development Quarterly

Qualifications

• Hands-on Java development experience, particularly with Spring (3+ years).
• Technical design experience and client-facing skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Java solutions, ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and provide tailored solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Client Interaction

Education

ITIL Foundation qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GIT

Jenkins

Maven

SQL

Tomcat

Mockito

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Java Support Developer to join our team. You’ll be involved in solution design/development, support and maintenance of existing applications and contributing to the growth of our Java capability. The successful candidate will assist in delivering business solutions directly for our customers. They must be comfortable with working to technical designs and perform unit testing, integration testing and supporting system and user testing.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and customer focus to assist in supporting our customers and developing solutions ensuring they get the best out of their Java implementation.

Service Delivery:

• Triaging issues for review and follow up with fellow consultants and developers.
• Provide support and maintenance for Java solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Java applications.
• Monitor system performance and suggest improvements as needed.
• Participate in planning for feature improvements, upgrades and migrations.

Client Interaction:

• Work with clients to gather requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Assist in providing documentation to ensure clients can effectively use the solutions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest features and updates in Java.
• Continuously improve your development processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for Java development.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Collaborate with other developers, business analysts, and project managers to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and receive constructive feedback to improve your skills.
• Learn from and support senior developers in their tasks.

Qualifications

Java experience is needed and the need to have worked in a disciplined development environment. Emphasis is on communications skills and teamwork. We encourage interest from young enthusiastic developers with an interest in a fast-track career in a high-energy environment where there is good exposure to modern technologies.

• Technical design experience.
• Hands-on Java development experience, in particular with Spring (minimum of 3 years)
• Knowledge of web front end frameworks such as Angular is highly desirable
• Any experience with Azure Web Services or other Cloud-based frameworks is nice to have as this is the direction we are going
• UK Resident for 5+ years
• Some client-facing experience is desirable.
• Experience or internship in a managed services environment is a plus.
• ITIL Foundation qualification preferred.
• Basic understanding of service management, working to SLAs, and/or experience of working in an ITIL environment.
• Additional skills we are looking for include GIT, Jenkins, Maven, Database and SQL knowledge, Tomcat or other container technologies, Unit testing such as Mockito.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.