Full Stack Java Developer - Java 8 / JavaScript

Job Description

Full Stack Java Developer - Java 8 / JavaScript

Fancy developing software used to make a genuine difference in the world. I'm working with a specialist software & research firm that develop software products used in clinical research into treatments for neurological diseases?

They are looking for a Java Developer with full-stack skills, so comfortable making changes to a User Interface using JavaScript & a framework like Angular.js or React.js. The client are looking for back end skills with frameworks such as Spring (Core, MVC & ideally Boot), Hibernate or JPA , plus a scripting language like Python or Bash.

The client have products developed using a micro-services architecture, following Agile best-practice such BDD / TDD, with containerisation.

The role itself will be a mixture of developing new micro-services & features for the products suites, coupled with maintaining some older tech built around Java 6-7 with Tapestry framework. Over the next 5 years, the client are creating new products and looking to leverage Big Data & Machine Learning technology, so a great chance to get involved in some ground breaking work using the latest technology.

Role Requirements:

• Design, Implement and Support Applications (primarily written in Java/Python), both front-end and backend
• Work closely with other developers to conduct software analysis, estimation, programming, testing and debugging
• Work closely with team members & management on best practices, new tools and technologies
• Participate in Agile Scrum team and promote continuous improvement process
• Create and maintain documentation
• Participate in innovation process by coming up with new ideas for company products and development process

Skill Requirements:

Required Skills:

• 3+ years Java development experience both on front-end and backend
• 1+ year experience in programming using scripting languages (shell/Python)
• Degree in Computer Science or any other analytical or numerate degree
• Good working experience of Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, JPA, Hibernate, ZK Framework, Tapestry and other related frameworks/tools
• Good working experience of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery/Angular JS)

Preferred skills:

• Good working experience of Linux/Unix
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Database concepts and technologies (RDBMS/SQL/PostgreSQL)
• Good Understanding of Object-Orientated development
• Good Understanding of REST standards

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Design Patterns
• Understanding of Agile concepts
• Knowledge of TDD and BDD
• Knowledge of Jenkins, SVN, Git and DevOps

Others:

• Good interpersonal skills, works well in a team environment
• Good problem solving skills
• Pro-active working style
• Can manage own time and prioritise requests
• Above all, need to be a positive, flexible and solution focused personality

Oscar Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.