Senior Full Stack Engineer

Apexon; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

Access to wellness platforms

Life Insurance & Income protection

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme discounts

Free unlimited Udemy account

Job summary

A digital-first technology services firm in the UK is looking for a hands-on developer to create and enhance software products. The role involves designing RESTful APIs and managing databases, requiring strong Java and ReactJS skills. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teams and contribute to impactful financial products. Apexon offers comprehensive health benefits, skill development, and generous leave options, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development with Java.
• Experience in front-end frameworks such as ReactJS.
• Strong understanding of Spring Boot framework for Java development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java.
• Develop responsive interfaces with modern frameworks.
• Manage relational and NoSQL databases and optimize queries.

Skills

Java

ReactJS

Spring Boot

Database management

Unit testing

Git

Problem-solving

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

Overview

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We help customers outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together 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.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon has a global presence of 15 offices and 10 delivery centers across four continents.

About the job

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team player. You will be a hands-on developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

You’ll Work on

• You will develop financial products with direct impact on millions of consumers
• Systems under your watch will be the primary sources of revenue for the organization
• You build it: engineers are in control of decisions about systems they own from the first line of code written
• You run it: engineers with assistance from global SRE guild are responsible for operation of systems they built
• You own it: engineers do not wait for orders here. They do research, pitch projects. Great ideas are valued and implemented
• Professional network: you will meet and collaborate with very influential people within the global organization and the entire industry

Key Responsibilities

Back-End Development

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Boot etc.
• Implement business logic, database interactions, and integrations with third-party services.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability.

Front-End Development

• Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement designs and ensure a seamless user experience.

Database Management

• Design and manage relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Write efficient queries and optimize database performance.

DevOps and Deployment

• Collaborate with DevOps to deploy applications in cloud environments

Testing and Debugging

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Debug and resolve application issues in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development with Java.
• Experience in ReactJS.
• Strong understanding and experience with the Spring Boot framework for Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java, including streams, optional, and lambdas.
• Experience in writing unit test cases.
• Exposure to caching solutions like Redis.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Familiar with one or more of the following

• Distributed systems
• NoSQL and relational databases
• Distributed messaging
• Transactional services

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Apexon has been certified by Great Place To Work® in the regions where it operates: USA, India, and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.

Our Perks and Benefits

Our benefits and rewards program recognizes your skills and contributions, supports continuous learning, and provides care for you and your loved ones. As an Apexer, you get skill-based development, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive health and well-being benefits.

We also offer:

• 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or cash in 5 days each year
• Access to wellness platforms and well-being resources, including virtual GP and employee assistance programs
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• A Tech Scheme with discounts on tech products
• Free unlimited Udemy account for continuous learning
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications