Senior Java Software Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne
Client: Version 1
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 9240d3b0789d
Job Views: 7
Posted: 20.02.2025
Expiry Date: 06.04.2025
Job Description:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working in a cross-functional team, contributing to key technology decisions to create maintainable solutions for our customers. Learning, developing your skills further, and continuous improvement will be integral to your role. You will develop software to meet our client's requirements using programming languages such as Java and associated frameworks (e.g. Spring/Springboot, JUnit/Mockito, Guava, Hibernate etc). You will follow best engineering practices and assist in improving those practices. In addition to Java, you may be required to contribute to front-end development within the project. You will be creating best-in-class documentation with our client’s users in mind.
Qualifications:
* Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment.
* Strong software engineering background covering SOLID principles with Java experience.
* Any experience with other programming languages like Python, Kotlin, or Golang is beneficial.
* Strong experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), writing unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality code, and maintaining a robust testing suite for continuous integration and delivery.
* Experience with Apache Kafka, including designing, implementing, and managing distributed messaging systems for real-time data processing.
* Experience developing REST-based APIs.
* Some experience with SQL is required, and exposure to SQL stored procedures and indexes is preferred.
* Strong experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, Docker).
* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift for containerisation and orchestration of applications.
* Experience in developing and deploying solutions on AWS Cloud, with expertise in AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and EC2 (AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect preferred).
* Some front-end development experience preferably with React is desirable.
* Financial Services or Capital Markets experience with FIX protocol is preferred.
* Ability to manage and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements and meetings.
* Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Additional Information:
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
* Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
* Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
* Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
* Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice, and an Employee Discount scheme.
* Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme, and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave, and special leave policies.
* Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
* Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
* Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
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