Senior Java Developer

Version 1; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in London is seeking an experienced Java Developer to work in Agile Scrum teams. As a Java Developer, you will contribute to technology decisions and software development on the AWS Cloud platform. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Java experience and is adept with Spring frameworks and SQL databases. This position offers flexible working and an extensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme

Strong Career Progression & mentorship

Flexible/remote working

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Educational assistance and certifications

Reward schemes and awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years Java development experience required.
• Experience with Spring framework for Microservices development.
• Familiar with all phases of software development.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Scrum Team practicing Agile.
• Develop software on the AWS Cloud platform using Java.
• Create best-in-class documentation with client users in mind.

Skills

Java development experience

Spring framework (Spring Boot 1 & 2)

SQL databases (Oracle or PostgreSQL)

Unit and regression testing

Quality and best practices in code development

Job description

Overview

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description / Responsibilities

You will be working in a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will be contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customers and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professionals. You will learn, develop your skills and become a rounded Developer in the process.

You will develop software to meet our client\'s user needs using Java on the AWS Cloud platform, follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines. In addition to Java you will contribute to the other areas of development within the project using latest technologies. You will be creating best in class documentation with our client users in mind.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Java development experience
• Experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot 1 & 2) for the development of new or existing Microservices
• SQL databases (Oracle or PostgreSQL)
• Familiar with all phases of software development; from requirements gathering and design through to build, deployment and support
• Strong experience of unit and regression testing
• Clear orientation to develop with quality and best practices in code development
• The ability to operate well under a variety of different situations and types of projects.

Benefits / Why Version 1?

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

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.