Mid-level Software Engineer

Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. Were also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
Weve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. Were focused on our core values; using these weve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with a strong background in software development and preferably a good understanding of the financial securities domain.
Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Java Development: Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise technologies.
• Technical Project Delivery: Proven track record of delivering high-value technical projects.
• Effective Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and gain credibility and respect from key partners both inside and outside the organization.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead and persuade others while positively influencing team outcomes.
• Multitasking and Production Handling: Ability to multitask, handle production issues, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Development Discipline: Enforces discipline across the software development lifecycle, including test-driven development.
• Powerful Communication: Strong communicator who engages colleagues, business partners, external stakeholders, and employees.
• Platform Support: Help support the environment and ensure effective utilization of the platform. Ensure systems run well in production, are highly available at disaster recovery, and have sufficient capacity.
  
• High-Quality Results: Must have the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines and be counted on as an essential and fully vested partner.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with front end technologies such as React.
• Experience in the financial industry is preferred especially securities domain.
  

Qualifications
Qualification and Skills Required:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience for more than 4+ years as a Java Developer.
• Advanced Java Skills: Proficient in core Java development, capable of working independently and as part of a team. Must have expertise in multi-threading, hash maps, and other advanced Java concepts.
• Core Java with Spring: Experience in multithreaded programming and remote debugging.
• Software Design and Architecture: Proven experience in the design and architecture of software applications.

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• OO and SOLID Design Principles: In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
• Continuous Integration & Delivery: Familiarity with CI/CD tools.
• Relational Database Experience: Strong experience with relational databases such as DB2, Oracle, or Sybase.
• Object-Oriented Design and Programming: Familiarity with design patterns is a prerequisite.
• Efficient Data Handling: Experience in efficient storage and processing of large datasets, including batching.
• Version Control: Proficiency with SVN or GIT (GIT is a plus).
• Messaging Systems: Experience with JMS (TIBCO EMS and/or IBM MQ) and JMX.
• Agile Build Tools: Proficiency with tools such as Maven, CI, TDD, etc.
• Full Software Lifecycle: Good understanding of full software lifecycle development processes, including Agile methodologies.
• JMX Consoles: Experience with JMX consoles like VisualVM, JConsole, and memory tuning.
  

Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.