Java developer; Javascript, NodeJS, AWS, Postgres

Java developer; Javascript, NodeJS, AWS, Postgres

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber (Leeds Hub).

Mode: Hybrid (1-2 days onsite in a week)

Rate: GBP 500 p/d (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6months + contract

SC or SC eligible

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in Java, JavaScript and Node.js.
• Experience of leading multiple teams and driving changes in technology whilst fostering a supportive development and collaborative culture alongside other roles and disciplines.
• Expert and extensive Knowledge and experience of developing on cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure and knowledge and experience of SQL and noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.
• Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures.
• Knowledge and experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI and CD): Git, Gitlab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube Nexus, Artifactory, No SQL database AWS or Azure - (desirable)
• We expect the candidate to have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products.
• Knowledge of best practices for coding defensively against possible attack vectors, and testing with OWASP tooling (eg ZAP)
• Associate is expected to either be SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance - Must have worked continuously in the UK for 5 years

The Role

Please include a brief outline of the impact this role will have, including overview of customer industry and projects, access to cutting-edge technology etc.

Will be working as Lead Software Developer on customer projects alongside other team members consisting of Product Owner, Scrum Master, Technical Architect, Developers and DevOps.

Your responsibilities:

• Self-sufficient and capable of managing their own workload. Works under general direction and manages own work within deadlines while managing a team or development tasks.
• Active communication with the client, taking requirements and specifications and translating them into working, well-tested code.
• Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iteration of software development (Planning, deployment and maintenance).
• Adapting and adhering to standards, tools and security measures of the working environment.
• Measures and monitors applications of the project. Proactively finding and resolving technical challenges.
• Estimates time and effort required for software development tasks and provide realistic estimates.
• Active participation in code reviews and quality assurance process.
• Consider business needs and ensure the software delivers value.