Senior Java Developer - Nigel Wright Group : Job Details

The CompanyOur client is a technology specialist building web and mobile apps, middleware and other digital products used by a global customer base. They have an excellent reputation in the market for designing & building high quality solutions and are looking to add to their development team with an experience Java Developer The RoleResponsibilities will include;

• Technical Leadership:
  • Architect and design scalable, sustainable, and secure backend solutions.
  • Foster a culture of code ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills.
  • Provide technical guidance and decision-making for the team.
• Development:
  • Develop reusable code and modules for backend services.
  • Adhere to modern secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP).
  • Break down complex projects into manageable milestones.
  • Deliver high-quality software on time and within budget.
  • Proactively identify and address technical debt.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Create innovative solutions to technical challenges.
  • Debug systems effectively and propose new technologies.
• Compliance:
  • Contribute to and ensure adherence to ISO27001 and PCI compliance standards.
  • Understand the overall architecture and have deep expertise in specific areas.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to team meetings, brown bag lunches, and recruitment efforts.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of the ISO27001 ISMS.

The PersonCandidates will need;

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong proficiency in Java 11+ development, Spring Boot Framework, Kubernetes, and microservices.
  • Expertise in building and architecting RESTful APIs, multi-threaded programming, and cloud databases (MariaDB, Redis, Cassandra).
  • Deep understanding of core computer science principles (OOP, memory management), software engineering best practices (SOLID, TDD, YAGNI, KISS), and industry trends.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or similar role.
  • Ability to lead and influence technical teams with positivity and passion.
  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to team members.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in agile environments using tools like Redmine, Jira, and Git.
• Problem-Solving and Execution:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Experience managing and leading small projects or groups of stories.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and make decisions under pressure.
  • Passion for building high-quality, efficient middleware services.

This is a permanent role and will require candidates to be based near Newcastle as some time in the office is expected. Unfortunately sponsorship is not offered so candidates will need a right to work and preferably 3-4 years of UK based development experience.The role will come with salary of up to £85,000