Software Developer

Based in Milton Keynes, we are looking for a Software Developer, salary up to GBP45,450, dependent on experience.

Analyse and troubleshoot existing applications written in Java technologies.

Analyse and troubleshoot any problems in the queueing Servers.

Develop micro services with low latency output in Java in an Agile scrum environment as per requirements.

In line with the Values, the main responsibilities of the Java Analyst Developer are set out below.

Inspiring Enthusiasm:

• Motivates others to achieve goals, acts as a positive role model for others
  
  
• Displays positive attitudes and behaviours at all times
  
  
• Is proud to represent our brand and culture, and promotes our values

Better Together:

• Develops and builds effective relationships with customers and colleagues alike
  
  
• Provides high quality and timely delivery of duties.
  
  
• Strives to support and maintain a harmonious workplace

Focused Innovation:

• Identifies new ideas and processes.
  
  
• Is committed to continuous personal development.
  
  
• Seeks out opportunities to improve own, divisional and team performance

Trusted Integrity:

• Ensures that the best interests of our client are upheld at all times.
  
  
• Operates within the legal and regulatory framework.
  
  
• Upholds and promotes the Company's values at all times

Skills and Experience

• Good analytical and logical problem solving skills
  
  
  
• Java Developer with at least 3 years of experience.
  
  
• Strong development skills in Java, XML/XSLT, Maven, Spring. This is mandatory.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of IBM MQ or similar MQ product.
  
  
• Experience in using Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Git.
  
  
• Desirable skills include Groovy, Grails, Front End UI technologies, Apache Camel, ESB.
  
  
• Any other languages like Python.

Key Technologies:

• Java 7/8
  
  
• Apache Camel
  
  
• Groovy/grails
  
  
• Spring Framework
  
  
• REST WS
  
  
• Maven, Git
  
  
• Gradle/Nexus/Sonarcube/Bitbucket
  
  
• JMS/AMQP/any MQ technologies
  
  
• Spock, jUnit, Mockito, Logback
  
  
• Linux, Tomcat 7
  
  
• MySQL, Oracle

You will be skilled at:

• Troubleshooting Java applications
  
  
• Writing clean code with good unit test coverage
  
  
• Restful web services

• Dependency management and injection

• ORM Frameworks

• Service orientated architecture, its advantages and disadvantages.

• Messaging

• Version Control
  

• Excellent communication skills