Senior Java Developer – 70K

Ascent People Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the development of a cutting-edge CRM SaaS solution. The successful candidate will engage throughout the software lifecycle, contributing to technical requirements, software development, and customer-driven innovations, with an option for hybrid or fully remote work.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Gym Membership

Training & Development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Solid background in software development required.
• Experience in senior roles preferred.
• Ability to mentor and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work with project team to engage with PM & Business Analysts.
• Develop and unit test Java software applications.
• Report directly to the Principal Engineer.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Maven

Git

GitHub Actions

SQL

Microservice architecture

Kafka Streams

Kubernetes

React

Typescript

Education

Degree in Computer/IT-related discipline

Job description

Senior Java Developer – 70K

Location:

West Midlands

Industry:

IT

Salary:

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Pension, Health, Gym

Posted:

27/08/2024

Description

Senior Java Developer, Java Software Engineer, Java 17, Spring Boot, Maven, Git, GitHub Actions, SQL, Microservice architecture, Kafka Streams, Kubernetes, React, Typescript – Technical lead on project – Fully remote if needed – £70K

About the Role

As the Senior Java Software Engineer, you’ll be a key player in developing this cutting-edge CRM SaaS solution. You’ll work on projects throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to release management and support.

What You’ll Do

1. Work with the wider project team, engaging with PM & Business Analysts and communicating the technical project requirements
2. Develop and unit test Java software applications
3. Contribute to the customer-driven proactive roadmap, introducing innovations for new digital services
4. Report directly to the Principal Engineer

Required Skills and Experience

• A solid background in software development
• Experience in senior roles within teams or projects
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Maven, Git, GitHub Actions, SQL, Microservice architecture, Kafka Streams, Kubernetes
• Knowledge of software design principles
• Primarily a backend role, but front-end experience in React and/or Typescript is a plus
• Experience developing robust, performant APIs
• Ability to suggest software process improvements and identify product enhancements
• Mentoring skills and a drive for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable Qualifications & Interests

• Degree in Computer/IT-related discipline or an active GitHub profile focused on Java
• Showcasing some code would be beneficial
• Interest in programming books, meetups, and outside-of-work projects to demonstrate personal development

Salary & Benefits

Up to £70K, Pension, Hybrid or fully remote working, healthcare, gym, training & development. The office is based in the Northwest.

We value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Ascent People is acting as an Employment Agency for this role.

Contact

Jo Bevington

Recruiter

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