Software Developer

Harris Computer; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to contribute to the development and maintenance of server-side logic using Java. The ideal candidate will have expertise in relational databases, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Senior level experienced developer.
• Demonstrable success in software design and implementation.
• Strong experience with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side logic using Java.
• Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix bugs.
• Mentor junior developers to enhance team skills.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Java

SQL

PostgreSQL

DB2

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, frontend developers, and product managers, to ship new full-stack features.
• Develop code optimized for database performance, including complex SQL queries, and database performance tuning.
• 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.
• Knowledge in creating APIs and using 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.