At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a Scrum Team to develop innovative software solutions using Java on AWS Cloud.
- Company: Version 1, a leading tech services provider with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, profit sharing, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a company recognised as a Great Place to Work with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while advancing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years Java experience, familiarity with Spring framework, and strong testing skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and 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 Version 1 and 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. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!
You will be working in a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will be contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customers and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professionals. Learning, developing your skills and becoming a rounded Developer in the process. You will develop software to meet our client's user needs using Java on the AWS Cloud platform, follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines. In addition to Java, you will contribute to the other areas of development within the project using the latest technologies. You will be creating best in class documentation with our client users in mind.
Qualifications
- 5+ years Java development experience
- Experience with the Spring framework (Spring Boot 1 & 2) for the development of new or existing Microservices
- SQL databases (Oracle or PostgreSQL)
- Familiar with all phases of software development; from requirements gathering and design through to build, deployment and support
- Strong experience of unit and regression testing
- Clear orientation to develop with quality and best practices in code development
- The ability to operate well under a variety of different situations and types of projects.
Why Version 1?
- 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.
- And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Senior Java Developer in Birmingham employer: version1
At Version 1, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer that places our employees at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, we create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work culture that champions wellbeing and career progression.
