At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance Java applications while collaborating in an Agile squad.
- Company: Join a leading IT consultancy transforming the public sector in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days off, wellness support, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on society through exciting project work.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in Java/Python development with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Description Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a 100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK.
Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems.
At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Requirements We are looking for a Java / Python Developer to help manage, build, develop and design the Java Application with good exposure on springboot, microservices and system designing.
What you'll do in the role: Work on developing new and enhancing existing Market Risk applications.
Be part of an Agile squad, following Agile principles and applying Dev Ops practices.
Be able to work with business partners / stakeholders.
Shape the tooling and technology landscape of Risk Management, by introducing tools enabling better business processes required for meeting Firm's regulatory obligations What you'll bring to the role:6+ hands-on experience with Java, Python, Spring, RDBMS.
Strong object oriented design and development skills, data-structures and algorithms, and design patterns.
Excellent analytical ability.
Strong experience with relational databases logical modelling.
Strength in querying large relational databases in an optimized manner.
A culture of incorporating unit test cases when designing systems using Junit.
Ability to write scripts in Shell/Perl/Python.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
The candidate will work in a global team where clear and concise communication skills are a must.
Work independently following proper coding standards.
Exposure to leveraging AI agents and automation tools across software development, validation, and production deployment.
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
EXCELLENT communication skills Benefits By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment.
As well as this, we offer: Development access to Linked In Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Job Summary ID: 43364B1899Department: Capabilities, IT Cloud
Type: full time
Backend Java Developer (Python) employer: Methods Consulting
Methods is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth through access to training and development resources, as well as a supportive culture that encourages learning from mistakes, Methods empowers its team to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. Located in the UK, employees enjoy a range of benefits including generous time off, wellness programmes, and a commitment to social causes, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
