Software Engineer

London Stock Exchange Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider located in Nottingham is seeking a qualified Software Developer to focus on the development and maintenance of its Public API and API Gateway. Candidates should possess strong Java and cloud technology skills, particularly in AWS. The role entails leading teams, collaborating across departments, and enhancing service capabilities. Excellent communication and process analysis skills are mandatory for success in this dynamic environment. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and quality in software solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development with strong knowledge of Java and Springboot.
• Demonstrable experience in AWS and other cloud technologies.
• Experience designing and developing complex production systems.
• Leadership experience for more senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Public API and API Gateway.
• Implement feature improvements and maintenance updates.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance platform capabilities.
• Lead and mentor junior and senior developers.

Skills

Java

AWS

Cloud Technologies

Software Development

Agile

Collaboration

Process Analysis

Microservice Architectures

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Summary

The role focuses on developing and maintaining the Public API and API Gateway, integral to products like World-Check One and World-Check Verify, within an agile environment. It requires strong Java and cloud technology skills, especially AWS, and involves collaboration across teams to enhance platform capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Craft and implement feature improvements and maintenance updates for existing software.
• Deliver new capabilities and technology updates such as migrating services to third‑party cloud providers (e.g., AWS).
• Effectively use modern development methods, including build and test tools, and agile processes to deliver high-quality services. Produce deployment artefacts and documentation.
• Build security and availability into designs from the beginning, including monitoring and data collection for ongoing support and service improvement.
• Collaborate closely with other groups within the organisation to understand their requirements of the platform and to support their use.
• Lead and mentor junior and senior developers in the team.
• Work closely with BA and PO to write and break down work items and communicate requirements.
• Build a global, highly resilient, highly scalable and highly performant system.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in software development (Java, Java Springboot).
• Demonstrable experience in Cloud Technologies (AWS preferred).
• Relevant leadership experience for more senior roles.
• Experience with designing, developing, debugging, optimising and supporting sophisticated production systems operating across multiple datacentres and meeting requirements for security, scalability, availability and performance.
• Experience with modern development methods, including agile, continuous build and unit testing processes.
• Strong social and collaboration skills and with different types of audiences.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed with an ability to translate high‑level direction into solutions and development projects.
• Excellent process analysis skills with an eye for optimisation and automation.
• Thorough knowledge of basic security concepts.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills.
• Ability to manage own time effectively and to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, globally distributed team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired Skills: Experience with deployment approaches and technologies such as microservice architectures, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines. Experience developing REST endpoints and working with Netty client‑server framework. Experience with AWS EKS services. Good understanding of auto‑scaling systems and design.

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