We are recruiting a Backend Engineer within our Enterprise Architecture team to help us build event-driven solutions and democratise data access across our technology teams.
Your first task will be to become proficient in cloud-native data and event streaming solutions. The next challenge for our team is to safely replace legacy workflows with event-driven architecture.
You will join a vibrant Enterprise Architecture team, collaborating with Platform Engineers, Architects and Agile Delivery professionals. You will mentor and serve a variety of engineering and tech teams across our Technology Services department.
What does the job involve?
* Working with Architects, data specialists and engineers to build solutions that democratise access to data and events.
* Being responsible for the full software lifecycle.
* Working with Business Analysts and users to safely replace legacy tech in a complex and fast-moving environment.
* Mentoring other engineers and agile teams to industrialise innovation.
* Continuous improvement, refinement and refactoring.
Key technical skills:
* Strong experience in developing services and APIs using C# and/or Java.
* Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
* Git-based source control.
* Knowledge of CI automation systems such as Jenkins.
* Event streaming (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis) and change data capture (CDC).
* Docker and Kubernetes.
* Solution and architecture design.
* Previous experience working in e-commerce and/or financial services.
* Agile, SCRUM.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Keen to learn and develop.
* Passionate, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments.
What we offer:
* Starting holiday entitlement of 25, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme.
* A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%.
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* Annual free share awards scheme.
* Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme.
* Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth.
* Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan.
* Free onsite gym.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Sick pay+ pledge.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
* Loans for travel season tickets.
* Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice.
* Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more.
* Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops.
* Ongoing technical training.
* Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off.
* Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches.
* Casual dress code.
* Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals.
At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.
AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
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