Java Software Engineer

Our client is a market-leading provider of remote telemetry units, secure SCADA systems and business optimisation software. We are transforming how companies around the world use their software to improve productivity.

We're now looking for a Software Developer to take ownership in supporting successful project outcomes as part of an experienced software team producing high quality software to deadlines ensuring user needs are being met.

What you'll be doing:

• Completing activities during the full software development lifecycle such as requirement analysis, design and implementation of new software features and products, as well as maintenance of the existing functionalities such as resolving defects.
• Responsible for the completion of agreed developments within the agreed timescales, working either alone or as the lead within a small team.
• Assist sales and support colleagues to resolve issues on both current and legacy systems quickly and efficiently, liaising with appropriate stakeholders.
• Define the requirements for, and contribute to the creation and maintenance technical documentation
• Day to day management and maintenance of SCADA products ensuring effective allocation of resources to encourage development and learning throughout the team.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a similar role investigating, defining and resolving complex issues
• Experience working in an Agile environment with teams across the globe is advantageous
• Experience of having delivered software using agile methodologies, and experience of working using the scrum framework.
• Fluent in Java with demonstrable experience
• Experience of using both Windows and Linux operating systems for both local development and production deployments

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy 5 days extra leave
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs
• Long term career options
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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