About the position
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, and optimising enterprise-grade, high-volume Java applications. The role requires end-to-end ownership of deliverables—from design and development through to deployment, support, and continuous improvement—within an Agile delivery environment.
This role is suited to a self-driven engineer who is comfortable working across multiple application layers, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with product, delivery, and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Software Development & Delivery
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications aligned to coding and design standards.
Contribute to system and application architecture across multiple tiers.
Deliver features end-to-end, from requirements through to production deployment.
Submit code for peer review and code-quality governance processes.
2. Quality, Testing & Performance
Develop and execute unit tests and support automated testing initiatives.
Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of Java applications.
Support Quality Assurance activities and defect resolution.
3. DevOps, CI/CD & Deployment
Build, test, and deploy applications using automated CI/CD pipelines.
Work with containerised and orchestrated environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud platforms).
Support production deployments, releases, and operational readiness.
4. Support & Operational Accountability
Provide standby, production support, and maintenance for live systems.
Ensure stability, scalability, and availability in high-volume environments.
Manage timesheet capture and capacity planning aligned with Sprint commitments.
5. Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration
Actively participate in Sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery ceremonies.
Provide regular progress feedback to the Scrum Master and Delivery Lead.
Take accountability for impacts across systems, teams, and stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills (Must-Have)
Core Java & Frameworks
Strong hands-on Java development experience.
Solid experience with:
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
JPA / Hibernate
Micronaut
Architecture & Integration
Proven experience with:
SOA and Microservices architectures
RESTful APIs (JSON) and SOAP/XML Web Services
Messaging and integration (e.g. MQ)
Security models and integration patterns
Databases & Persistence
Experience working in high-volume Java environments with:
Relational databases (SQL, DB2)
NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Cloud, Containers & DevOps
Experience deploying Java applications to:
Docker and Kubernetes environments
Cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
Strong CI/CD and DevOps tooling experience, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
Performance & Scalability
Hands-on experience with:
Application clustering and scaling
Multi-threading and session management
Performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Tooling & Development Environment
IDEs: Eclipse or IntelliJ
Version Control: Git
Build & Dependency Management: Maven
Code Quality & Analysis: SonarQube (or equivalent)
Artifact Repositories: Nexus (or similar)
DevOps Tooling: Azure DevOps
Required Experience
5+ years professional Java development experience.
Proven experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe).
Hands-on experience delivering and supporting enterprise-scale systems.
Exposure to DevOps practices and release automation.
Working knowledge of:
JWT (Java Web Tokens)
SSL/TLS security concepts
Basic front-end technologies (HTML, CSS)
Stakeholder Interaction
The role will work closely with:
Scrum Master
Delivery Lead
Product Owner
Technical SME / Technical Lead
Engagement is hands-on and collaborative, with expectations to contribute meaningfully to delivery discussions and technical decisions.
Desired Skills:
- Java
- Senior Java Developer
- Software Engineer
