LOCATION: London or Leicester (3 days per week with some week 5 days)
CLEARANCE: The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.
LENGTH: 12 months
SALARY: £41,000 to £45,000 per annum
We are actively looking to secure a Java Developer to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.
Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our growing technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-grade Java applications within an Agile delivery environment. This role requires a combination of software development and application support expertise, with experience across Java technologies, CI/CD tooling, and systems administration for J2EE-based applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
Build scalable and robust solutions using the Spring Framework and related technologies.
Develop and consume Web Services to support business integration requirements.
Work with JMS and Message-Driven Beans (MDBs) to implement messaging solutions.
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Architects, Test Engineers, and DevOps teams.
Manage source code repositories using Git and adhere to version control best practices.
Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and contribute to automation initiatives.
Perform systems administration and support activities for J2EE applications and JBoss environments.
Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts using Ansible.
Create and execute unit tests using JUnit to ensure application quality.
Track and manage development activities, defects, and user stories using JIRA.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application and environment issues.
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.Required Skills & Experience
2-5 years' experience in Java software development.
Experience supporting and administering J2EE application environments.
Strong programming skills in Java.
Experience with the Spring Framework.
Knowledge of Web Services (SOAP and/or REST).
Experience with JMS and Message-Driven Beans (MDBs).
Hands-on experience with JUnit and unit testing practices.
Experience using Git for source control.
Familiarity with Jenkins for build and deployment automation.
Experience with Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation.
Working knowledge of JBoss application server administration and support.
Experience working within an Agile Scrum delivery framework.
Proficiency with JIRA for work management and tracking.Desirable Skills
Understanding of CI/CD best practices.
Experience working in highly regulated or secure environments.
Knowledge of application performance tuning and monitoring.
Exposure to DevOps methodologies and cloud-based environments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Salary description
£41000.00 - £45000.00 per year