Intermediate Java Software Engineer

Version 1 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United KingdomIntermediate Java Software EngineerGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We DoUK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3400+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in youJob DescriptionAs an Intermediate Java Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team, working on developing high-quality, maintainable software solutions to meet our clients' needs. You will continue to expand your technical skills and contribute to process improvements, while also taking ownership of key tasks and responsibilities within the project. You will use programming languages such as Java and associated frameworks (e.g., Spring/Spring Boot, JUnit, Hibernate, etc.) to develop software that aligns with client requirements. You will follow best engineering practices and help ensure they are applied throughout the team. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to contribute to Front-End development as needed. You will also create clear and effective documentation to ensure the best experience for our client’s users.QualificationsExperience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environmentSolid software engineering background covering SOLID principles with Java experience.Solid experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, and maintaining a reliable testing suite to support continuous integration and delivery.Some experience with Apache Kafka, including working on distributed messaging systems for real-time data processing and managing Kafka-based solutions.Experience developing REST-based APIs.Some experience with SQL is required, and exposure to SQL stored procedures and indexes is preferred.Knowledge with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, Docker).Some experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift for containerisation and orchestration of applications.Knowledge of developing solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, with familiarity in services such as serverless functions, databases, storage, and compute resources is desirable.Some front-end development experience is desirable.Financial Services or Capital Markets experience with FIX protocol is preferred.Ability to effectively coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals.Additional InformationWhy 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Version 1 by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr