Java Developer (RESTful, SOAP, Spring Boot Microservices)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with expertise in RESTful and SOAP microservices using Spring Boot to join our innovative team. As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java applications that adhere to industry best practices and standards.

The successful candidate preferably should have SC/DV clearance or must be eligible and willing to go through SC/DV clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy RESTful and SOAP microservices using Spring Boot framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, design solutions, and implement software features.
• Write clean, efficient, adhering to SOLID principles and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the software.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Java Developer with a focus on developing RESTful and SOAP microservices.
• Proficiency in Java programming language (Java 8 or higher) and Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with SOAP-based web services and related technologies such as WSDL and XML.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns and design principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with relational databases (eg, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, Git, Junit, Cucumber, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines and SonarQube.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience in documenting low level design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.
• Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X.
• Experience of MongoDB or other document databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Nodejs or Angular or React.
• Creativity and ability to think outside-the-box while defining sound and practical solutions.
• Experience in implementing user authentication and authorisation in a web application utilising Keycloak
• Certification in Java programming or related technologies is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.
• Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites.
• Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.
• Familiarity with Mustache or other templating tools eg Nunjucks

How to Apply

If you are passionate about software development, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

Location:

Position may require flexibility in location, with a need to travel to London (M-25) with occasional travel to UK sites

Commitment to Excellence:

In this role, you will not only be responsible for software development but also for contributing to the growth and innovation of our company. Your work will directly impact the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients, making you a key player in our team.