Software Developer (Java)

Experience: 5+ Years
Role Level: Intermediate to Senior
Technology Focus: Java | Spring Boot | Micronaut | Microservices | Azure | DevOps

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Software Developer to join a high-performing technology team operating within a complex, high-volume enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on software engineer with strong Java development experience and a solid understanding of modern application architecture, microservices, APIs, cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

This role requires someone who can take end-to-end accountability for software deliverables, from solution design and development through testing, deployment, production support and ongoing maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned development deliverables, including development, testing, deployment and production support.
• Develop solutions aligned with established coding, architecture and design standards.
• Perform unit testing and support broader Quality Assurance and testing activities.
• Participate in code reviews and code-quality processes, including SonarQube reviews.
• Design and develop APIs, microservices and system integrations.
• Support deployments and automated software-release processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration and performance issues.
• Monitor and optimise Java application performance within high-volume environments.
• Participate in standby, production support and application maintenance activities.
• Manage personal capacity and deliverables in alignment with Sprint planning and Agile delivery commitments.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Scrum Master, Delivery Lead and relevant project stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Product Owners, technical SMEs and other engineering teams.
• Produce and contribute to detailed technical and system designs.

Essential Technical Skills

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience across the following:

Java Development

• 5+ years' software development experience
• Strong Java development/programming background
• Object-Oriented Design and development
• Application architecture, design, development, implementation and deployment
• Ability to work across different application tiers
• Performance optimisation and troubleshooting of Java applications

Frameworks

Strong practical experience with:

• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• JPA
• Hibernate
• Micronaut

Expert-level Spring and/or Micronaut experience would be highly advantageous.

Microservices, APIs & Integration

• Microservices Architecture
• SOA Architecture
• REST APIs
• SOAP / XML Web Services
• JSON
• Message Queues / MQ
• API and systems integration
• Integration security requirements and models
• JWT / JSON Web Tokens
• SSL / secure communications

Candidates should be comfortable designing and developing solutions within complex integrated enterprise environments.

Database Experience

Experience working with databases in high-volume Java environments, including:

• SQL
• DB2
• NoSQL databases
• Cassandra and/or MongoDB
• Database integration and application data-management practices

Cloud, Containers & DevOps

Strong experience with modern DevOps and cloud-based software delivery is required.

• Azure
• Azure DevOps
• AWS exposure advantageous
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Containerised application environments
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated build, test and deployment processes
• Software release automation
• Application deployment and operational support

Development Tools

Practical working experience with:

• IntelliJ IDEA and/or Eclipse
• Git
• Maven
• Azure DevOps
• SonarQube or similar code-quality tools
• Nexus or similar artefact repositories
• Performance monitoring and optimisation tools

High-Volume Application Experience