Java Software Engineer

Java Developer

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London based - Hybrid Working

My Client is the leading innovation and transformation consultancy in the UK and they are currently in search of a highly talented Java Developer to join their offices in London. Successful candidates will be helping to develop and deliver next generation communication and intelligence solutions for a wide range of clients such as law enforcement agencies, telecommunications companies and compliance agencies.

What will you be doing

• Apply strong object-oriented programming principles in Java to design and implement robust and scalable solutions.
• Leverage Java 8 features, including streams, functional interfaces, and collections, to enhance code readability and maintainability.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of multi-threading concepts, implement strategies to avoid deadlocks, and optimize performance through parallel runs and resource sharing.
• Design and develop web applications using MVC frameworks, incorporating dependency injection for improved modularity and testability.
• Implement RESTful services using JAX-RS and adhere to best practices for designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Utilize JUnit, Wiremock, and Mockito for effective unit testing, mocking, and behaviour-driven development. Transition from other frameworks seamlessly, including TestNG.
• Develop and execute automated integration tests using Cucumber and Gherkin for efficient and collaborative testing.
• Use OpenAPI Swagger to specify and document exposed APIs, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Implement code quality checks using SonarQube and ensure security through Redhat SSO.
• Utilise a range of libraries and frameworks, including Feign, Mustache, Spring, Guice, Swagger, and Spring Boot.
• Work with various data storage solutions, including ElasticSearch, RDS, Aurora, Postgres, ElasticCache, OpenSearch, and Debezium.
• Implement hosting and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Autoscaling Groups (ASG).
• Oversee web container management using Tomcat and NGINX.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using the ELK stack.
• Set up and manage the CI/CD pipeline using BitBucket, Maven, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible/Packer, and Kustomize.
• Work with Kafka, SQS for queuing solutions and implement scheduling using Jenkins/Ansible.
• Use a combination of Cucumber, JUnit, Selenium, and Postman for comprehensive testing.

Requirements for the ideal Java Developer

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java software development
• Extensive experience in the specified technologies and tools.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and deliver complex software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• £50,000-£60,000 + 10% bonus

• Flexible and competitive benefits package which include private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more