Java Developer

Role: Java Developer

Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Belfast, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team, working on developing high-quality, maintainable software solutions to meet our clients' needs. You will continue to expand your technical skills and contribute to process improvements, while also taking ownership of key tasks and responsibilities within the project. You will use programming languages such as Java and associated frameworks (e.g., Spring/Spring Boot, JUnit, Hibernate, etc.) to develop software that aligns with client requirements. You will follow best engineering practices and help ensure they are applied throughout the team. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to contribute to Front-End development as needed. You will also create clear and effective documentation to ensure the best experience for our client’s users.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment
• Solid software engineering background covering SOLID principles with Java experience.
• Solid experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, and maintaining a reliable testing suite to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Some experience with Apache Kafka, including working on distributed messaging systems for real-time data processing and managing Kafka-based solutions.
• Experience developing REST-based APIs.
• Some experience with SQL is required, and exposure to SQL stored procedures and indexes is preferred.
• Knowledge with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, Docker).
• Some experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift for containerisation and orchestration of applications.
• Knowledge of developing solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, with familiarity in services such as serverless functions, databases, storage, and compute resources is desirable.
• Some front-end development experience is desirable.
• Financial Services or Capital Markets experience with FIX protocol is preferred.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Additional information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.