Senior Software Engineer

accesso Technology Group, plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Full Stack Engineer to enhance its Horizon ticketing and visitor management system. The role allows for fully remote work or a hybrid option, focusing on system maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have experience in Java, SQL, and cloud computing methodologies. The company fosters a vibrant culture that values fun, diversity, and flexibility, creating a unique workplace experience.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience, though not mandatory.
• Experience in Java or similar object-oriented languages.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing software to high standards.
• Document new features and fixes.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams.

Skills

Java

Microsoft SQL

JSP technologies

Cloud computing methodologies

Scrum practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tomcat

AWS Services

CI/CD tools

Eclipse

IntelliJ IDEs

Job description

Do you love building products people love? As a Full Stack Engineer you will work alongside a team of engineers with decades of combined experience on the accesso Horizon ticketing and visitor management system powered by VGS. With an expansive feature set, globalized functionality and robust scaling capabilities, accesso Horizon supports attractions in all aspects of selling distribution and the redemption of tickets in one unified platform.

Location: This role can be performed 100% remotely anywhere in the UK, at our office in Twyford or a hybrid version of in-office and remote. Reports to: Software Development Manager. Travel Requirement: Up to 20%. While travel is unlikely, occasional travel to accesso client sites may be requested. This travel is global.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining existing software code to meet the same standards / criteria as new code
• Documenting newly implemented features and bug fixes
• Assisting with and/or performing upgrades, training and implementation
• Alpha testing new code
• Ownership of the full lifecycle of services including deployment and operation in production
• Collaborating with other engineering teams

Technologies you may work with

• Java
• Microsoft SQL
• Tomcat
• HTML, JS, CSS
• Swing
• AWS Services: EC2, S3, EKS, ECS
• CI/CD tools
• Github Copilot / Cursor / Claude
• Eclipse / IntelliJ IDEs

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience (years of experience may not always be the best measure for your ability to succeed in this role; please consider applying even if you don't have 5 years)
• Experience in Java or similar OO language (like C#)
• Experience with JSP technologies
• Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL) including writing complex SQL queries; knowledge of NoSQL is a plus.
• Experience with cloud computing methodologies like high availability, scalability, fault-tolerance and resiliency
• Familiarity with XML and JSON
• Experience writing unit tests for Java applications
• Ability to work in teams or independently with minimal direction
• Experience with Scrum practices and ceremonies

Bonus points if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Life at accesso

At accesso we believe that fun is a fundamental part of the workday! From our tech to our passion for attractions we infuse fun into everything we do and our culture is no different. We’ve created a virtual environment with no shortage of connection, so share memes and high fives with teammates or break up your day with virtual escape quests, online office Olympics and more! Work-life balance is important here too, so you'll have flexibility in choosing the work setting and hours that fit your life best (so long as you have a work permit). We believe that diversity is vital to innovation and that when we celebrate what makes each of us unique we create a more inclusive environment where you can truly thrive. Our people are our most treasured asset and we are proud to have such talented, passionate, tech-savvy professionals on our team. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all and any hiring decisions will be assessed on qualifications, merit and business need.

Accessibility and Accommodations

If there are any accommodations you may need throughout the hiring process, please feel free to email us to let us know. We will set you up with more information about Diversity & Inclusion at accesso.

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About accesso

Our team is on a mission to improve the guest experience with technology. We support some of the world's top attractions and leisure & entertainment venues by creating innovative technology solutions that enhance the guest journey from start to finish. Currently, accesso employs over 500 team members around the globe, many of whom come from the industries we serve. From ticketing and eCommerce to virtual queuing and more, we understand firsthand what makes our clients and their guests smile and we’re constantly developing new solutions to enhance the guest experience while helping our clients streamline operations and drive revenue.