We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.
On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Junior Java Developer to work on an initial 6 Month contract based in London.
Purpose of the Role:
The role sits within IT development in a tier one corporate and investment bank providing various services to businesses in Credit and Interest Rates Swaps Front to Back area.
The main activity is Electronic trading, prices distribution and contribution to external 3rd parties and vendors, along with straight through processing of post trades to internal deal capture systems, Regulatory Reporting and OTC Clearing workflows.
The Junior Java Developer will be helping to drive the development team that is based in various locations, participating in the delivery of new project and enhancement of existing services, working in a development team in close coordination with the manager and members based in Paris, London and India.
As a Junior Java Developer you will be responsible for:
* Providing excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, and the ability to write well-designed, testable, and efficient code using Java and C# (2 + years of experience).
* Enhancing the quality of deliveries through secure iterations, actively contributing to requirement and design meetings.
* Engaging in the full software development life-cycle, including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing, and code reviews, while continuously improving methods used.
* Providing 3rd line application support where required.
* Collaborating with the production support team for release and maintenance of the applications and working closely with the other developers/teams and solution architects in determining and following best development and architecture practice.
* Proposing and providing feedback from experience/knowledge on architecture, design and technology choices for the enablement platforms.
What we require from the Junior Java Developer:
* Strong Core Java (J2SE) development skills.
* C# experience.
* Experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams.
* Excellent knowledge of programming best practices, design patterns etc.
* Experience in project and/or agile planning of project and development deliverables.
Desirable criteria:
* Knowledge of Spring, Hibernate and other de-facto-standard technologies; including open source frameworks relating to workflow.
* Knowledge of SQL.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.