Java Developer

Java Developer

We are currently working with a Global Consulting firm known for its expertise in innovation and transformation across various industries. The firm provides a wide range of services including management consulting, digital transformation, technology consulting, product design and innovation, operational improvement, and more. They work with clients in sectors such as healthcare, government, defense, transportation, energy, consumer goods, and financial services. They are currently looking to bring on Java Developers within their Belfast office on a permanent basis.

Flexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply strong object-oriented programming principles in Java to design and implement robust and scalable solutions.
• Leverage Java 8 features, including streams, functional interfaces, and collections, to enhance code readability and maintainability.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of multi-threading concepts, implement strategies to avoid deadlocks, and optimize performance through parallel runs and resource sharing.
• Design and develop web applications using MVC frameworks, incorporating dependency injection for improved modularity and testability.
• Implement RESTful services using JAX-RS and adhere to best practices for designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Utilize JUnit, Wiremock, and Mockito for effective unit testing, mocking, and behaviour-driven development. Transition from other frameworks seamlessly, including TestNG.
• Develop and execute automated integration tests using Cucumber and Gherkin for efficient and collaborative testing.
• Use OpenAPI Swagger to specify and document exposed APIs, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Implement code quality checks using SonarQube and ensure security through Redhat SSO.
• Utilise a range of libraries and frameworks, including Feign, Mustache, Spring, Guice, Swagger, and Spring Boot.
• Work with various data storage solutions, including ElasticSearch, RDS, Aurora, Postgres, ElasticCache, OpenSearch, and Debezium.
• Implement hosting and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Autoscaling Groups (ASG).
• Oversee web container management using Tomcat and NGINX.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using the ELK stack.
• Set up and manage the CI/CD pipeline using BitBucket, Maven, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible/Packer, and Kustomize.
• Work with Kafka, SQS for queuing solutions and implement scheduling using Jenkins/Ansible.
• Use a combination of Cucumber, JUnit, Selenium, and Postman for comprehensive testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Java software development with leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in the specified technologies and tools.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and deliver complex software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

If this position is of interest, please dont hesitate to apply down below or reach out to Nedas at to discuss further.