Senior Java Developer

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Java Developer with at least 4 years of experience in Java development. In this role, you will code new developments, ensure code quality, and be part of a team working with modern technologies. This position offers strong career progression, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Flexible working arrangements

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Java development.
• Good understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Experience working in standards-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Coding new developments as per technical design.
• Adhere to code quality standards.
• Ensure code is peer-reviewed.

Skills

Java development

Spring/Spring Boot

Web services

Microservices

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Job description

Overview

Company Description

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

Responsibilities

Java has been a key technology throughout our company history, and our Java Practice has been responsible for delivering some of the largest enterpriseto enterprise systems as well as business-critical solutions to a number of sectors across a wide range of platforms, operating systems, open-source components and databases.

We encourage interest from young enthusiastic developers with an interest in a fast track career in a high-energy environment where there is a good exposure to modern technologies.

• Expected to have a good understanding of the design & build phase of the project lifecycle.
• Coding new developments and/or enhancements as defined in a technical design.
• Adhere to code quality and unit test testing standards
• Identify and implement integration tests, automating tests where appropriate.
• Ensuring code is peer-reviewed.
• Providing system test support when code is migrated to System Test (including SIR resolution).

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in Java development

Preferred Skills:

• Java 8+
• Spring/Spring Boot
• Web services / Microservices
• Unit /Integration Test
• Junit
• Experience working in standards-driven environments.

Desirable Skills:

• Hibernate
• Weblogic
• Experience working within an Agile environment

Benefits

Additional Information

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.