Intermediate Java Software Engineer

Summary

Join Version 1 as an Intermediate Java Software Engineer and be part of a cross-functional team developing high-quality software solutions. You will expand your technical skills, contribute to process improvements, and take ownership of key tasks. Utilize Java and associated frameworks (Spring/Spring Boot, JUnit, Hibernate, etc.) to develop software aligning with client requirements. Follow best engineering practices and create clear documentation. Contribute to front-end development as needed. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment
• Solid 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
• Ability to effectively coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable software solutions to meet our clients' needs
• Expand your technical skills and contribute to process improvements
• Take ownership of key tasks and responsibilities within the project
• 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
• Follow best engineering practices and help ensure they are applied throughout the team
• Contribute to Front-End development as needed
• Create clear and effective documentation to ensure the best experience for our client’s users

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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