Senior Software Engineer (Python, Java)

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm in the UK seeks experienced developers to migrate a legacy system from a mainframe to a cloud-based Java environment for a major airline in the USA. Successful candidates must have over 5 years of Java and Python development experience and skills in cloud platforms. Collaboration with client teams is essential. The role promises dynamic work on large-scale system migrations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proficiency in Java development.
• 5+ years of proficiency in Python development.
• Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write Java and Python code according to new architecture.
• Troubleshoot and debug new Java system issues.
• Collaborate with client teams to deliver solutions.
• Maintain Gen AI application to support migration.

Skills

Java development

Python development

Cloud platforms and services

Enterprise application architecture patterns

Problem-solving skills

Experience in distributed teams

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Project description

We have an ambitious goal to migrate a legacy system written in HLASM (High-Level Assembler) from the mainframe to a cloud-based Java environment for a big airline company in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Write Java and Python code following the new architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within the new Java system.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure alignment with project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Maintain and fine-tune Gen AI application that supports the migration process.

Skills

Must have

• Proficiency in Java development (5+ years).
• Proficiency in Python development (5+ years).
• Experience with any cloud platforms and services.
• Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture patterns.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience of work in distributed teams, with US customers.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with the client teams.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with large-scale system migrations and modernization efforts.
• Experience with HLASM or other low-level programming languages.
• Familiarity with Generative AI.
• Prior experience working in the banking or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization in cloud environments.