Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, 350/300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Java Engineer to join our UK Digital Data & Cloud Practice. Our Digital Practice is expanding rapidly and you will have the opportunity to develop your career and technical skills. You will be working for one of our high-profile trading clients within the financial services domain, contributing hands-on to a Java-based development team supporting a high-volume message processing environment.The team is heavily Java-focused, operating within a client ecosystem that relies extensively on Kafka, Kubernetes/OpenShift, caching solutions, REST APIs, and high-throughput distributed systems. You will bring solid, practical experience in backend Java development and a keen interest in scalable distributed systems.ResponsibilitiesTechnical DeliveryDesign, develop, and maintain backend components in Java, with a focus on performance and resilience.Support releases, deployments, and production stability activities.Adhere to CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and operational readiness requirements.Apply performance, security, and resilience best practices, particularly around message handling.CollaborationWork closely with the Technical Lead and peers to deliver against team objectives.Raise risks, blockers, and progress updates clearly within the team.QualificationsSome exposure to trading or financial platforms, with an awareness of non-functional requirements such as latency, resiliency, throughput, and failover handling.Solid application development skills in Java, SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) Experience in Java REST API development and application security best practices (OAuth, JWT, etc.).Awareness of AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude to accelerate development, generate boilerplate, and review code.Ability to apply AI tooling critically - validating, refactoring, and integrating AI-generated code rather than accepting output uncritically.Awareness of prompt engineering techniques relevant to software development workflows (code generation, test writing, documentation, debugging).Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. Video links: SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Information Technology And Services
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Java Developer - Home Working in Midlothian, Scotland employer: Version 1
Version 1 is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, this role offers unique opportunities to engage with leading Private Sector organisations in the UK & Ireland, driving meaningful impact while enjoying competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and personal development.
