BE Java Developer

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• · Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with a strong focus on Java.
• · Experience supporting live production environments and resolving incidents or defects.
• · Strong debugging, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• · Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• · Hands-on experience with Postgres/SQL, Active MQ, and Liquibase.
• · Experience using JUnit, Mockito, and Wiremock for testing code fixes and regression testing.
• · Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• · Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ideally AKS).
• · Knowledge of Azure services such as Function Apps, Azure DevOps, and monitoring tools.
• · Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced agile or DevOps environments.
• · Strong communication and documentation skills, especially for incident reporting and defect logs.
• Desirable Skills & Experience:
• · Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure App Service).
• · Knowledge of ITIL incident and problem management processes.
• · Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
• · Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• · Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
• · Understanding of microservices architecture and development.
• · Knowledge of ITIL incident and problem management processes
• · Familiarity with CQRS, Event Sourcing, and Pub/Sub architectures.
• · Experience working with cloud-native and microservice-based architectures.
• This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indicating of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
• This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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