Senior Java Developer

Alchemy; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data preservation company is seeking a skilled Senior Java Developer to join their Agile development team in Reading. You will design and implement cloud-scale software components, guide team members, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have over 5 years’ experience in software solutions, proficiency in Java and microservices, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary of £65K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a role delivering software solutions to meet business requirements.
• Experience in building scalable micro‑services.
• Ability to guide less experienced team members toward solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of cloud-scale software components.
• Take responsibility for the continuous smooth operation of the software.
• Write unit‑tested, documented and peer‑reviewed code.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Junit

Docker

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile scrum

Linux/Unix command line

Restful APIs (JAX-RS or Spring MVC)

Automated Testing: Selenium

Automated Testing: Cucumber

Automated Testing: restAssured

Angular UI

Apache Kafka

RabbitMq

Job description

About the job Senior Java Developer - £65K

Our client is recognised internationally for its expertise in the archiving and digital preservation of valuable data across a range of industry sectors including life sciences, heritage and higher education. They are seeking a talented and self‑motivated Senior Java Developer to join an Agile development team based in their Reading offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of cloud-scale software components to meet business requirements within a cross-functional Agile Scrum team.
• Help guide less experienced team members toward solutions.
• Ability to clearly evidence experience in building scalable micro‑services.
• Take responsibility for the continuous smooth operation of the software, helping to troubleshoot issues, refine and enhance existing features and enable upgrading to new versions.
• Write unit‑tested, documented and peer‑reviewed code.
• Work with Product Managers and QA to ensure software is high quality and meets requirements.
• Work with Scrum master and participate and contribute to all Scrum ceremonies.

Skills / Experience

• Java
• Spring Framework
• Junit
• 5+ years’ experience in a role delivering software solutions to meet business requirements
• Docker
• Microservices
• CI/CD
• Agile scrum
• Linux/Unix command line
• Restful APIs (JAX-RS or Spring MVC)
• Automated Testing: Selenium, Cucumber and restAssured.
• Angular UI
• Apache Kafka, RabbitMq or other JMS experience