Job Description:

Senior Java Developer 
Hybrid – Remote and UK
£300-£350pd (Outside IR35)
 
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing web-based applications with comprehensive knowledge of Java technologies, frameworks, and tools, coupled with leadership capabilities.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web-based applications using core technologies: Java 8+, React, Spring Boot, Micro Services, REST APIs/Web Services, and more. 
• Implement and guide design choices using frameworks like Spring MVC, JEE technologies (JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC), and XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT). 
• Utilise development IDE tools such as IntelliJ. 
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business System Analysts, Testers, and Client stakeholders. 
• Lead and mentor technical teams, with strong involvement in architectural design and high-level documentation. 
• Implement best practises and ensure performance through tools like Glowroot and Jprofiler. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement by leveraging Agile methodologies including SCRUM. 

 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java 8 and above, Spring Framework. 
• Experience with Junit 4 & 5, Oracle/MongoDB. 
• Knowledge of Git is essential; proficiency with GitHub, Agile, Jenkins, Maven, CI/CD is required. 
• Familiarity with FreeMarker Templates, AWS development, and tools like Ruby, Bundler, Gradle, Leiningen, and Ansible is beneficial. 
• Experience with performance monitoring, metrics tools, and debugging. 
• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks, preferable knowledge of ReactJS/Redux, NodeJS.