Senior Java Developer

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer for a project migrating a legacy system to a cloud-based Java environment. The role involves writing Java and Python code, troubleshooting new system issues, and collaborating with client teams. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in Java and Python development, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a challenging opportunity to work with a large airline company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proficiency in Java development.
• 5+ years of proficiency in Python development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in distributed teams with US customers.

Responsibilities

• Write Java and Python code following the new architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within the new Java system.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Maintain and fine-tune Gen AI application that supports the migration process.

Skills

Java development

Python development

Cloud platforms experience

Enterprise application architecture

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Project description

We have an ambitious goal to migrate a legacy system written in HLASM (High-Level Assembler) from the mainframe to a cloud-based Java environment for a big airline company in the USA.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who can help perform the migration of the client platform:

• - Write Java and Python code following the new architecture.

• - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within the new Java system.

• - Collaborate with client teams, to ensure alignment with project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.

• - Maintain and fine-tune Gen AI application that supports the migration process.

SKILLS

Must have

• - Proficiency in Java development (5+ years)

• - Proficiency in Python development (5+ years)

• - Experience with any cloud platforms and services

• - Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture patterns

• - Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• - Experience of work in distributed teams, with US customers

• - Excellent communication skills for collaboration with the client teams

Nice to have

- Familiarity with large-scale system migrations and modernization efforts.

- Experience with HLASM or other low-level programming languages.

- Familiarity with Generative AI.

- Prior experience working in the banking or financial services industry.

- Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization in cloud environments.