Location: London (hybrid working 2 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think AA-X.
Technology has made human life easier; from booking holidays and banking, through to meeting new people and work opportunities. But over the last decade owning and driving cars has gotten far tougher. At AA-X we are on a mission to re-invent the car ownership and usage experience.
We imagine, build and grow connected car ventures. Using data and AI to provide car and driver insights with new solutions that give drivers control, confidence and a little joy across their motoring lives.
As a Senior Java Engineer within AA-X, you’ll be apart of the UK’s largest and most trusted driving company, developing and testing human-centric products and services fast; whilst giving AA members first access to everything we build. Are you ready for a career where you’re always ahead?
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This is the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of solutions within their area, providing technical leadership and guidance. This role requires a strong understanding of microservice architecture and serverless cloud technology.
What will I be doing?
* Collaborate with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements and drive the design and development of high-quality technical solutions.
* Deliver functionality that meets defined functional and non-functional requirements within committed timescales and budget, including unit test case definition, maintenance, and execution.
* Provide Level 3 Application Support, including troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve issues, and participate in out-of-hours support when necessary.
* Ensure delivered solutions comply with architectural and coding standards and conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality code.
* Act as a role model and provide technical leadership to junior team members, supporting their development and conducting code reviews.
* Lead the delivery of Continuous Integration in an Agile environment, and participate in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation.
What do I need?
* Extensive experience in Backend Engineering with proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
* Crucial experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
* Proven expertise in solution design and architecture.
* Comprehensive understanding of the full Software Delivery Lifecycle (Agile model) and experience in developing and deploying solutions in complex environments.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver medium to large-scale development programs/projects on time, with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
* Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (Git, Jira, etc.), environment configuration, CI/CD challenges, and knowledge of Agile and TDD methodologies.
Additional information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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