Senior Software Engineer - API Platform & Cloud (AWS/K8s)

RELX INC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance API platforms and mentor junior developers. This role demands expertise in programming languages such as Java and JavaScript, alongside experience in AWS services. Candidates will help in designing software solutions, fixing bugs, and assisting team members in an agile environment. Competitive benefits include generous holiday allowance and private medical benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Parental leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care services

Community support through RECARES days

Learning and development resources

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Expertise in development languages including Java, JavaScript, and Groovy.
• Knowledge and experience of build tools like Maven and Gradle.
• Experience with AWS services and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel to determine best technical solutions.
• Document specifications for complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Translate complex product requirements into software designs.
• Implement coding best practices and code reviews.
• Train entry-level software engineers.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

JSP

HTML

XML

SQL

bash

Maven

Gradle

Postgresdb

AWS services

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

kubectl

k9s

Job description

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance API platforms and mentor junior developers. This role demands expertise in programming languages such as Java and JavaScript, alongside experience in AWS services. Candidates will help in designing software solutions, fixing bugs, and assisting team members in an agile environment. Competitive benefits include generous holiday allowance and private medical benefits.