At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop complex Java applications and solve exciting tech challenges.
- Company: Storyteq, a visionary SaaS marketing company leading in tech and creativity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, wellbeing days, smart working options, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Diversity is valued here; join community groups and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while working with cutting-edge Java technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Java development, Agile practices, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands‑on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech. Operating right at the heart of our Backend development function, you'll work on some of our most exciting business‑critical and complex software applications. We have a number of exciting opportunities available across our development teams here at Storyteq and have plenty going on.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working with our bar‑raising development team comprised of like‑minded professionals who find solutions to complex problems
- Develop complex Java code, working with both monolithic and microservices architecture
- Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects
- Help define and execute the development strategy
- Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld
- Work alongside Business Analysts, Project Managers and QAs in an Agile Scrum environment
- Utilising TDD and working on Java projects built with Spring MVC/Boot, Thymeleaf, RESTful, MongoDB, MySQL, Junit and others
- Produce well documented, clean code
- Provide recommendations on development approaches to address critical business requirements
Requirements:
- Demonstrable Java Development experience, across both monolithic and microservices architecture
- Proven ability to deliver multiple projects
- Knowledge of Test‑Driven Development
- Strong knowledge of software development practices, processes, and theories, especially around Agile Development Principles
- Knowledge of at least one MVC Web development framework (preferably Spring MVC)
- GIT
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Annual Wellbeing Day
- Pension Scheme
- Corporate Medical Cash Plan
- Smart Working Options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Monthly Employee Awards
- Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day
- Referral scheme
- Wellbeing Programme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
We Value Diversity: We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under‑represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
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