Tribal is a Total Experience agency. Thinking beyond the established customer experience, we work with brands to consider the total experience - online, offline, and internal engagement and processes and create products, services, and comms that people love. Exploring the intersection between brands, technology, and real life, we develop ideas that connect with culture and uncover compelling ways that technology can add value to real people's lives while delivering returns to our clients. The Senior Developer is the development go-to person for any team. Your expertise will be sought in requirement assessments, technical implementation planning and development best practices. You have a solution mindset, who can estimates tasks and strives to complete projects on time.In this position, the Senior Developer will collaborate with the Tech Leads, Architects and Directors to design, develop, and deliver applications with correctly applied patterns and system architecture. The Developer will be responsible to ensure the successful involvement of Quality Assurance and DevOps team members in order to deliver a high quality, maintainable code base into the client's production environments. This is a 'hands-on' position that requires collaboration in design, and code leadership in development, as well as the ability to mentor the team in Java/ J2EE technologies, support in tool use, and development process improvement. You Will: Be responsible for various aspects of designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side of web applications and APIs utilising Java / Spring Boot. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Tech Leads, Technical Architects and Project Managers to design scalable and efficient backend architectures. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for backend development based on the project requirements. Review code written by other developers and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. Mentor and guide junior developers on coding standards and best practices. Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the backend code, databases, and infrastructure to improve application speed and efficiency. Implement security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices such as GDPR. Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated test scripts to ensure the reliability and stability of backend services. Participate in the deployment and monitoring of applications with the DevOps team. Design and optimise databases, write efficient complex queries, and ensure data integrity and consistency (SQL). Create and maintain APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for frontend clients, mobile apps, and external services. Create and maintain technical documentation for the applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Investigate and resolve issues and bugs reported by users or identified through testing and monitoring. You Have: Technical Expertise as a Senior Backend Developer. Experience with Java 8/11,17+, Java Streams, Java Collections, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Groovy, SQL, Artifactory. Experience with Git, Jenkins and command line tools for helper tools development, use package managers (maven, pip), debugging and unit testing. Experience with version control such as Git and GitHub to manage codebase changes and collaborate effectively with other team members across global markets. Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools - Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc. Knowledge of common development best practices (e.g., TDD, agile). Experience with modern CI/CD workflows. Multi-project commercial experience with relevant tools such as >Java11 (OpenJDK), Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jenkins, NVM, RESTful APIs, ActiveMQ or similar. The ability to communicate effectively and proactively with team members, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements and provide updates on project progress. You May Have: Experience with AWS Lambda, EC2, ECS, EKS, ECR, SQS, REST, EKS, ActiveMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, NodeJS, Maven, Jenkins, OSGi, PostgreSQL, MySQL. Experience working in an agency environment. The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week. The ask stems from our want to: Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning Improve collaboration and team relationships. Increase employee engagement This hybrid model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly. CM Liquid Talent is still an option for roles approved to be 100% remote.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Tribal is a Total Experience agency. Thinking beyond the established customer experience, we work with brands to consider the total experience - online, offline, and internal engagement and processes and create products, services, and comms that people love. Exploring the intersection between brands, technology, and real life, we develop ideas that connect with culture and uncover compelling ways that technology can add value to real people's lives while delivering returns to our clients. The Senior Developer is the development go-to person for any team. Your expertise will be sought in requirement assessments, technical implementation planning and development best practices. You have a solution mindset, who can estimates tasks and strives to complete projects on time.In this position, the Senior Developer will collaborate with the Tech Leads, Architects and Directors to design, develop, and deliver applications with correctly applied patterns and system architecture. The Developer will be responsible to ensure the successful involvement of Quality Assurance and DevOps team members in order to deliver a high quality, maintainable code base into the client's production environments. This is a 'hands-on' position that requires collaboration in design, and code leadership in development, as well as the ability to mentor the team in Java/ J2EE technologies, support in tool use, and development process improvement. You Will: Be responsible for various aspects of designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side of web applications and APIs utilising Java / Spring Boot. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Tech Leads, Technical Architects and Project Managers to design scalable and efficient backend architectures. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for backend development based on the project requirements. Review code written by other developers and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. Mentor and guide junior developers on coding standards and best practices. Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the backend code, databases, and infrastructure to improve application speed and efficiency. Implement security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices such as GDPR. Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated test scripts to ensure the reliability and stability of backend services. Participate in the deployment and monitoring of applications with the DevOps team. Design and optimise databases, write efficient complex queries, and ensure data integrity and consistency (SQL). Create and maintain APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for frontend clients, mobile apps, and external services. Create and maintain technical documentation for the applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Investigate and resolve issues and bugs reported by users or identified through testing and monitoring. You Have: Technical Expertise as a Senior Backend Developer. Experience with Java 8/11,17+, Java Streams, Java Collections, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Groovy, SQL, Artifactory. Experience with Git, Jenkins and command line tools for helper tools development, use package managers (maven, pip), debugging and unit testing. Experience with version control such as Git and GitHub to manage codebase changes and collaborate effectively with other team members across global markets. Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools - Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc. Knowledge of common development best practices (e.g., TDD, agile). Experience with modern CI/CD workflows. Multi-project commercial experience with relevant tools such as >Java11 (OpenJDK), Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jenkins, NVM, RESTful APIs, ActiveMQ or similar. The ability to communicate effectively and proactively with team members, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements and provide updates on project progress. You May Have: Experience with AWS Lambda, EC2, ECS, EKS, ECR, SQS, REST, EKS, ActiveMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, NodeJS, Maven, Jenkins, OSGi, PostgreSQL, MySQL. Experience working in an agency environment. The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week. The ask stems from our want to: Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning Improve collaboration and team relationships. Increase employee engagement This hybrid model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly. CM Liquid Talent is still an option for roles approved to be 100% remote.
Do you love building products people love? Are you a Ruby on Rails whiz with a passion for mentoring? Then this role might be your perfect match! This bootstrapped, profitable SaaS company has seen explosive growth, boasting over 365,000 customers in 140+ countries using their software. Their talented 50+ person team is passionate about building incredible products and fostering a fun, collaborative work environment. The Ruby on Rails role: This company seeks a mid-level to senior Fullstack Developer and Ruby on Rails expert to join their HQ in London. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and improving their systems while mentoring junior developers. Responsibilities of this Fullstack Developer role: Design, develop, test, maintain, and improve our Ruby on Rails application Participate in product planning discussions Deliver user-focused features with clean, efficient code Review code, identify areas for improvement, and guide junior developers Manage your workload and deliver features independently Requirements: 3+ years of experience in any programming language Strong problem-solving skills with data structures and algorithms knowledge Security and performance awareness Familiarity with coding standards and best practices Excellent written and verbal English communication Bonus Points: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar Experience with production troubleshooting, monitoring systems, and large infrastructure Experience with Linux, command line, scripting (Bash, Python) The tech stack: Ruby, Rails, Sidekiq, VueJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, AWS services MongoDB, Redis, NodeJS, PHP, Python Git, GitHub, GitHub flow Monitoring tools: NewRelic, Kibana, Cloudwatch CI/CD tools: CircleCI, GitHub Actions Cutting-edge tech, big data, or AI algorithms Investment mentality for long-term growth Why apply for this Fullstack Developer role? Join a diverse, international, and close-knit team Make a real impact on products customers love Be part of an open culture of continuous improvement and constructive feedback Flexible work hours, no overtime, and casual dress code Amazing development and learning opportunities Competitive salary of £45,000 - £90,000 , and a fantastic benefits package Hybrid remote/office work (2 days per week). Ready to join a growing company at the forefront of transformation? Apply to this Fullstack Ruby on Rails Developer role now! Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Do you love building products people love? Are you a Ruby on Rails whiz with a passion for mentoring? Then this role might be your perfect match! This bootstrapped, profitable SaaS company has seen explosive growth, boasting over 365,000 customers in 140+ countries using their software. Their talented 50+ person team is passionate about building incredible products and fostering a fun, collaborative work environment. The Ruby on Rails role: This company seeks a mid-level to senior Fullstack Developer and Ruby on Rails expert to join their HQ in London. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and improving their systems while mentoring junior developers. Responsibilities of this Fullstack Developer role: Design, develop, test, maintain, and improve our Ruby on Rails application Participate in product planning discussions Deliver user-focused features with clean, efficient code Review code, identify areas for improvement, and guide junior developers Manage your workload and deliver features independently Requirements: 3+ years of experience in any programming language Strong problem-solving skills with data structures and algorithms knowledge Security and performance awareness Familiarity with coding standards and best practices Excellent written and verbal English communication Bonus Points: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar Experience with production troubleshooting, monitoring systems, and large infrastructure Experience with Linux, command line, scripting (Bash, Python) The tech stack: Ruby, Rails, Sidekiq, VueJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, AWS services MongoDB, Redis, NodeJS, PHP, Python Git, GitHub, GitHub flow Monitoring tools: NewRelic, Kibana, Cloudwatch CI/CD tools: CircleCI, GitHub Actions Cutting-edge tech, big data, or AI algorithms Investment mentality for long-term growth Why apply for this Fullstack Developer role? Join a diverse, international, and close-knit team Make a real impact on products customers love Be part of an open culture of continuous improvement and constructive feedback Flexible work hours, no overtime, and casual dress code Amazing development and learning opportunities Competitive salary of £45,000 - £90,000 , and a fantastic benefits package Hybrid remote/office work (2 days per week). Ready to join a growing company at the forefront of transformation? Apply to this Fullstack Ruby on Rails Developer role now! Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution. We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values:Be Human, Better Together and Own it. Remote working? It's a key topic at the moment. We have addressed this by implementing a "Remote-First" policy, which means that you have the choice as to work Fully Remotely, or to visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it's up to you! About the role Our software engineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over $50 billion of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24/7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. We are currently looking to rewrite all frontend components of the Currencycloud estate. This includes our world-leading white label product (Direct), our onboarding engine, and our developer portal. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll get to contribute to both frontend using tech including ReactJS, NextJS, and VueJS, and backend using NodeJS or Ruby. What will I get to do? As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll play a key role within your team. This involves taking responsibility for your services and the technology within them. You'll also help to develop your team, its relationship with your product owner, and the broader business. Teams are aligned to services and you'll have:- clear ownership of your domain- an independent path to production- strong platform and product support- the ability to make real changes with real business value- opportunity to provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team- you won't just be passed back end data to work with; you'll collaborate with back end engineers to create solutions together What skills do I need? We ask that you have experience with: 5+ years experience in software development Strong experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React.JS (we also use Vue.JS) Experience with backend technologies, such as Node.JS or Ruby Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in Cross-functional teams Our Tech Stack includes: A range of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6, React.JS, Next.JS, Vue.JS, SCSS, CSS A range of backend technologies such as Ruby and NodeJS Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance; ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use Jest and Playwright Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads & Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our engineering workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Cloud-related tools and services support these applications, such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, JenkinsX and Datadog APM, to name but a few Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to "automate all the things", providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development Why Currencycloud? We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you. Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support. We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals. We aren't currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won't be accepting any unsolicited CVs.
Aug 18, 2023
Full time
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution. We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values:Be Human, Better Together and Own it. Remote working? It's a key topic at the moment. We have addressed this by implementing a "Remote-First" policy, which means that you have the choice as to work Fully Remotely, or to visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it's up to you! About the role Our software engineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over $50 billion of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24/7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. We are currently looking to rewrite all frontend components of the Currencycloud estate. This includes our world-leading white label product (Direct), our onboarding engine, and our developer portal. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll get to contribute to both frontend using tech including ReactJS, NextJS, and VueJS, and backend using NodeJS or Ruby. What will I get to do? As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll play a key role within your team. This involves taking responsibility for your services and the technology within them. You'll also help to develop your team, its relationship with your product owner, and the broader business. Teams are aligned to services and you'll have:- clear ownership of your domain- an independent path to production- strong platform and product support- the ability to make real changes with real business value- opportunity to provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team- you won't just be passed back end data to work with; you'll collaborate with back end engineers to create solutions together What skills do I need? We ask that you have experience with: 5+ years experience in software development Strong experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React.JS (we also use Vue.JS) Experience with backend technologies, such as Node.JS or Ruby Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in Cross-functional teams Our Tech Stack includes: A range of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6, React.JS, Next.JS, Vue.JS, SCSS, CSS A range of backend technologies such as Ruby and NodeJS Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance; ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use Jest and Playwright Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads & Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our engineering workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Cloud-related tools and services support these applications, such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, JenkinsX and Datadog APM, to name but a few Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to "automate all the things", providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development Why Currencycloud? We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you. Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support. We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals. We aren't currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won't be accepting any unsolicited CVs.
Role: Senior Software Developer (Java) (full or part time) Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery Location: Rotherham or London, UK. Hybrid-working About UK Assessment & Qualifications We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services. About the job The position is for a Senior Developer to work on mainly greenfield development projects to build new serverless microservice based cloud applications in AWS. Currently we are in the middle of a large programme to migrate from monoliths with large areas of overlapping functionality to a capability-based model, which can scale and adapt to an ever faster changing educational landscape. About you We'd expect that you'll have at least 3 years' relevant experience as a full-stack developer or similar role, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban. Key Skills & Experience Applying development methodologies like TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code Building backend services and Web APIs Strong skills in Java using Spring Boot Building web single page applications using frameworks like React, Angular or Vue Applying best practices for chosen development platform Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases Understand modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures Experience in cloud native application development and cloud architecture/infrastructure Providing overall software architecture guidance in terms of best practice when it comes to development Mentoring more junior members of the team in overall software development Working with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirements Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to production Providing production support to application Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills & Experience Spring boot Docker and containers Designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications React Typescript GraphQL Jenkins Terraform AWS Services NodeJS (Optional) Python (Optional) The role is aligned to either our Rotherham or central London offices. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham. We have worked from home throughout the pandemic, but have adopted hybrid working now national restrictions are lifted; for this role that means visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites, however, adjustments to this due to personal circumstances & preferences are possible. We work a 37.5 hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours. For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods. We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role. Your benefits and rewards Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include: 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests Stock/share purchase options Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies An employee wellbeing assistance programme Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts Diversity and Inclusion at Pearson We're committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We're committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do. We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here. Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer. Job: TECHNOLO
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role: Senior Software Developer (Java) (full or part time) Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery Location: Rotherham or London, UK. Hybrid-working About UK Assessment & Qualifications We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services. About the job The position is for a Senior Developer to work on mainly greenfield development projects to build new serverless microservice based cloud applications in AWS. Currently we are in the middle of a large programme to migrate from monoliths with large areas of overlapping functionality to a capability-based model, which can scale and adapt to an ever faster changing educational landscape. About you We'd expect that you'll have at least 3 years' relevant experience as a full-stack developer or similar role, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban. Key Skills & Experience Applying development methodologies like TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code Building backend services and Web APIs Strong skills in Java using Spring Boot Building web single page applications using frameworks like React, Angular or Vue Applying best practices for chosen development platform Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases Understand modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures Experience in cloud native application development and cloud architecture/infrastructure Providing overall software architecture guidance in terms of best practice when it comes to development Mentoring more junior members of the team in overall software development Working with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirements Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to production Providing production support to application Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills & Experience Spring boot Docker and containers Designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications React Typescript GraphQL Jenkins Terraform AWS Services NodeJS (Optional) Python (Optional) The role is aligned to either our Rotherham or central London offices. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham. We have worked from home throughout the pandemic, but have adopted hybrid working now national restrictions are lifted; for this role that means visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites, however, adjustments to this due to personal circumstances & preferences are possible. We work a 37.5 hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours. For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods. We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role. Your benefits and rewards Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include: 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests Stock/share purchase options Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies An employee wellbeing assistance programme Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts Diversity and Inclusion at Pearson We're committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We're committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do. We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here. Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer. Job: TECHNOLO
Java Developer (Junior / Developer / Senior Developer needed)
The Client’s Bespoke Development Offering
We drive the analysis and design of software applications and systems then deliver and deploy custom developed applications. We help our clients in many different ways:
* Application Design Services
* Application Modernization
* Cloud Application Development
* Custom Application Development – Java Technologies
* Application Architecture
Reporting to the Delivery Lead / Project Manager or Senior Developer, the Developer is focused on developing solutions which meet the business requirements. The Developer works closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Delivery Lead, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Senior Developers and Testers across the project lifecycle to develop solutions.
Location
The base location is Bristol.
Hours
This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities
As a Developer, you will have responsibility for:
Developing solutions that meet business requirements
Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the project lifecycle, including:
Liaising with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and with Solution Architects on functional and technical designs
Supporting the Delivery Lead / Project Manager with scoping and estimation of development efforts
Working collaboratively with test teams during the Product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs
Developing program specifications and detailed design documents
Developing programs using software including JAVA technologies
Coding, testing and debugging complex applications programs
Enforcing coding standards and performing code reviews
Ensuring quality of coded components by performing thorough unit testing
Providing primary support for assigned systems and applications; providing backup support for other systems as needed
Working independently with limited support, while aligned to weekly and daily agile governance (weekly sprints, reporting)
Mentoring junior developers
Qualifications
Requirements
A minimum of 2 – 8 years of developer / programming experience (Junior / Developer / Senior Developers needed)
A first-rate technical background (details below)
An understanding of web services and cloud technologies
Experience working with business users to understand business problems, gather requirements and developing design documents and functional and technical specifications
Understanding of methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM, Rational Unified Process (RUP)
Experience with application architecture or solution development within Java-based technology
Experience working as a developer or an architect through system development, migrations, updates, or implementations
Ability to perform code reviews and design reviews
Demonstrated understanding of code analysis, code conversion and automated testing tools
Understanding of build and deployment process and tools
Proficiency in MS Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) including macros creation
Experience on consulting within the financial services or public sector
Preferred Technical Skills:
* JS - NodeJS, Express, ECMAScript (JavaScript), Type-script
* Java - J2EE, Spring, Apache Camel, Hibernate
* Hands on with UNIX
* MUST have good understanding and experience on MicroService Architecture, Domain Driven Design, SOAP / REST APIs
* Docker, Kubernetes
* SQL, Postgres, MYSQL, MongoDB
* Working knowledge on Bamboo, Jenkins, GOCD
* Some exposure to the AWS stack - Gateway, Lambda, GLUE, EC2, ECS, Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, S3, ELB, EFS
Preferred General Skills
* Internal or external consultancy experience
* Experience implementing large-scale custom development integration projects
* Experience with DevOps including automated build and deployment
* Experience with database design
* A strong desire to work hands-on with application code and perform deep levels of analysis to troubleshoot outcomes and recommend resolution
* SC Security Clearance
Oct 29, 2018
Java Developer (Junior / Developer / Senior Developer needed)
The Client’s Bespoke Development Offering
We drive the analysis and design of software applications and systems then deliver and deploy custom developed applications. We help our clients in many different ways:
* Application Design Services
* Application Modernization
* Cloud Application Development
* Custom Application Development – Java Technologies
* Application Architecture
Reporting to the Delivery Lead / Project Manager or Senior Developer, the Developer is focused on developing solutions which meet the business requirements. The Developer works closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Delivery Lead, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Senior Developers and Testers across the project lifecycle to develop solutions.
Location
The base location is Bristol.
Hours
This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities
As a Developer, you will have responsibility for:
Developing solutions that meet business requirements
Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the project lifecycle, including:
Liaising with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and with Solution Architects on functional and technical designs
Supporting the Delivery Lead / Project Manager with scoping and estimation of development efforts
Working collaboratively with test teams during the Product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs
Developing program specifications and detailed design documents
Developing programs using software including JAVA technologies
Coding, testing and debugging complex applications programs
Enforcing coding standards and performing code reviews
Ensuring quality of coded components by performing thorough unit testing
Providing primary support for assigned systems and applications; providing backup support for other systems as needed
Working independently with limited support, while aligned to weekly and daily agile governance (weekly sprints, reporting)
Mentoring junior developers
Qualifications
Requirements
A minimum of 2 – 8 years of developer / programming experience (Junior / Developer / Senior Developers needed)
A first-rate technical background (details below)
An understanding of web services and cloud technologies
Experience working with business users to understand business problems, gather requirements and developing design documents and functional and technical specifications
Understanding of methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM, Rational Unified Process (RUP)
Experience with application architecture or solution development within Java-based technology
Experience working as a developer or an architect through system development, migrations, updates, or implementations
Ability to perform code reviews and design reviews
Demonstrated understanding of code analysis, code conversion and automated testing tools
Understanding of build and deployment process and tools
Proficiency in MS Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) including macros creation
Experience on consulting within the financial services or public sector
Preferred Technical Skills:
* JS - NodeJS, Express, ECMAScript (JavaScript), Type-script
* Java - J2EE, Spring, Apache Camel, Hibernate
* Hands on with UNIX
* MUST have good understanding and experience on MicroService Architecture, Domain Driven Design, SOAP / REST APIs
* Docker, Kubernetes
* SQL, Postgres, MYSQL, MongoDB
* Working knowledge on Bamboo, Jenkins, GOCD
* Some exposure to the AWS stack - Gateway, Lambda, GLUE, EC2, ECS, Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, S3, ELB, EFS
Preferred General Skills
* Internal or external consultancy experience
* Experience implementing large-scale custom development integration projects
* Experience with DevOps including automated build and deployment
* Experience with database design
* A strong desire to work hands-on with application code and perform deep levels of analysis to troubleshoot outcomes and recommend resolution
* SC Security Clearance
Java Developer (Junior / Developer / Senior Developer needed)
The Client’s Bespoke Development Offering
We drive the analysis and design of software applications and systems then deliver and deploy custom developed applications. We help our clients in many different ways:
* Application Design Services
* Application Modernization
* Cloud Application Development
* Custom Application Development – Java Technologies
* Application Architecture
Reporting to the Delivery Lead / Project Manager or Senior Developer, the Developer is focused on developing solutions which meet the business requirements. The Developer works closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Delivery Lead, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Senior Developers and Testers across the project lifecycle to develop solutions.
Location
The base location is Bristol.
Hours
This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities
As a Developer, you will have responsibility for:
Developing solutions that meet business requirements
Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the project lifecycle, including:
Liaising with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and with Solution Architects on functional and technical designs
Supporting the Delivery Lead / Project Manager with scoping and estimation of development efforts
Working collaboratively with test teams during the Product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs
Developing program specifications and detailed design documents
Developing programs using software including JAVA technologies
Coding, testing and debugging complex applications programs
Enforcing coding standards and performing code reviews
Ensuring quality of coded components by performing thorough unit testing
Providing primary support for assigned systems and applications; providing backup support for other systems as needed
Working independently with limited support, while aligned to weekly and daily agile governance (weekly sprints, reporting)
Mentoring junior developers
Qualifications
Requirements
A minimum of 2 – 8 years of developer / programming experience (Junior / Developer / Senior Developers needed)
A first-rate technical background (details below)
An understanding of web services and cloud technologies
Experience working with business users to understand business problems, gather requirements and developing design documents and functional and technical specifications
Understanding of methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM, Rational Unified Process (RUP)
Experience with application architecture or solution development within Java-based technology
Experience working as a developer or an architect through system development, migrations, updates, or implementations
Ability to perform code reviews and design reviews
Demonstrated understanding of code analysis, code conversion and automated testing tools
Understanding of build and deployment process and tools
Proficiency in MS Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) including macros creation
Experience on consulting within the financial services or public sector
Preferred Technical Skills:
* JS - NodeJS, Express, ECMAScript (JavaScript), Type-script
* Java - J2EE, Spring, Apache Camel, Hibernate
* Hands on with UNIX
* MUST have good understanding and experience on MicroService Architecture, Domain Driven Design, SOAP / REST APIs
* Docker, Kubernetes
* SQL, Postgres, MYSQL, MongoDB
* Working knowledge on Bamboo, Jenkins, GOCD
* Some exposure to the AWS stack - Gateway, Lambda, GLUE, EC2, ECS, Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, S3, ELB, EFS
Preferred General Skills
* Internal or external consultancy experience
* Experience implementing large-scale custom development integration projects
* Experience with DevOps including automated build and deployment
* Experience with database design
* A strong desire to work hands-on with application code and perform deep levels of analysis to troubleshoot outcomes and recommend resolution
* SC Security Clearance
Oct 29, 2018
Java Developer (Junior / Developer / Senior Developer needed)
The Client’s Bespoke Development Offering
We drive the analysis and design of software applications and systems then deliver and deploy custom developed applications. We help our clients in many different ways:
* Application Design Services
* Application Modernization
* Cloud Application Development
* Custom Application Development – Java Technologies
* Application Architecture
Reporting to the Delivery Lead / Project Manager or Senior Developer, the Developer is focused on developing solutions which meet the business requirements. The Developer works closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Delivery Lead, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Senior Developers and Testers across the project lifecycle to develop solutions.
Location
The base location is Bristol.
Hours
This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities
As a Developer, you will have responsibility for:
Developing solutions that meet business requirements
Working closely with multiple stakeholders across the project lifecycle, including:
Liaising with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and with Solution Architects on functional and technical designs
Supporting the Delivery Lead / Project Manager with scoping and estimation of development efforts
Working collaboratively with test teams during the Product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs
Developing program specifications and detailed design documents
Developing programs using software including JAVA technologies
Coding, testing and debugging complex applications programs
Enforcing coding standards and performing code reviews
Ensuring quality of coded components by performing thorough unit testing
Providing primary support for assigned systems and applications; providing backup support for other systems as needed
Working independently with limited support, while aligned to weekly and daily agile governance (weekly sprints, reporting)
Mentoring junior developers
Qualifications
Requirements
A minimum of 2 – 8 years of developer / programming experience (Junior / Developer / Senior Developers needed)
A first-rate technical background (details below)
An understanding of web services and cloud technologies
Experience working with business users to understand business problems, gather requirements and developing design documents and functional and technical specifications
Understanding of methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM, Rational Unified Process (RUP)
Experience with application architecture or solution development within Java-based technology
Experience working as a developer or an architect through system development, migrations, updates, or implementations
Ability to perform code reviews and design reviews
Demonstrated understanding of code analysis, code conversion and automated testing tools
Understanding of build and deployment process and tools
Proficiency in MS Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) including macros creation
Experience on consulting within the financial services or public sector
Preferred Technical Skills:
* JS - NodeJS, Express, ECMAScript (JavaScript), Type-script
* Java - J2EE, Spring, Apache Camel, Hibernate
* Hands on with UNIX
* MUST have good understanding and experience on MicroService Architecture, Domain Driven Design, SOAP / REST APIs
* Docker, Kubernetes
* SQL, Postgres, MYSQL, MongoDB
* Working knowledge on Bamboo, Jenkins, GOCD
* Some exposure to the AWS stack - Gateway, Lambda, GLUE, EC2, ECS, Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, S3, ELB, EFS
Preferred General Skills
* Internal or external consultancy experience
* Experience implementing large-scale custom development integration projects
* Experience with DevOps including automated build and deployment
* Experience with database design
* A strong desire to work hands-on with application code and perform deep levels of analysis to troubleshoot outcomes and recommend resolution
* SC Security Clearance