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.