Senior Software Developer

MediSolution; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented senior developer to join their innovative team. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in Java and relational databases to develop and maintain robust server-side applications. You'll collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and product managers to deliver cutting-edge full-stack features while mentoring junior team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse technology stack, including AWS and modern front-end frameworks. If you're passionate about software design and eager to stay ahead of industry trends, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Senior level developer with strong experience in Java and relational databases.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and database schemas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Java and enterprise libraries.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Java

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

DB2

Apache Solr

GitHub

CircleCI

AWS

Gradle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side logic using Java and its enterprise libraries.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, front end developers, and product managers, to ship new full-stack features.

• Design and implement code optimized for relational database performance to support application requirements.

• Develop complex SQL queries, database performance tuning, and query optimization.

• Implement and integrate text search engines (e.g. Solr) to enhance application search capabilities.

• Conduct thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues.

• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing to enhance team skills and productivity.

• Collaborate with L2 support to troubleshoot and fix customer issues in a timely manner.

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices.

Our Technology Stack

• Backend – Java REST APIs, Open Liberty Application Server, Apache Solr Search platform, RDBMS (Postgres, SqlServer, DB2)

• Frontend App Framework - JavaScript / TypeScript / React

• CI / CD - GitHub / CircleCI

• Cloud – AWS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:1 Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Senior level experienced developer.

• Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and implementation of production-ready backend solutions.

• Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or DB2.

• Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and database schemas.

• Understanding of client/server APIs and patterns such as REST.

• Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable

• Experience with text search engines like Elastic, Solr, and Lucene.

• Using Gradle for project automation and dependency management.

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, and React) to facilitate smooth integration with backend services.