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Lead Java Developer
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
Syntax Consultancy Ltd
Clarke Street, Reading
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
Requirements
Must:
We require you to have extensive experience with large-scale integration projects involving microservices, messaging systems (ActiveMQ), and distributed architectures. You should be proficient in web services (both SOAP and RESTful) and have a solid understanding of containerization using Docker. Your background should also include automated testing with frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Powermock, JMock, DBUnit, and TestContainers.
Additionally, familiarity with continuous integration tools and practices, including Maven, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Stash, is essential. You need to be comfortable working in Linux environments and using Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence. Experience with open-source databases such as PostgreSQL and cloud platforms, particularly AWS (including EC2, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, KMS, CloudWatch) is required.
You should be well-versed in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and modern development practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). Essential technical skills include Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, and the Quartz scheduler, along with AWS cloud hosting components, PostgreSQL/Aurora, Angular, and Bootstrap. Finally, an active SC clearance is mandatory for this role, and NPVV3 clearance is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Java Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development of large-scale, complex IT projects for the public sector. This role involves collaborating with teams in a hybrid work environment, which may require travel two days per week. You will leverage your extensive Java development expertise to build and integrate robust solutions, while ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
You will oversee the implementation of microservices architecture, manage messaging systems, and ensure successful integration with existing platforms. Your role will also include mentoring junior developers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
Description
This is a permanent position based in Reading/Birmingham, and we offer a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. We are eager to bring on a Lead Java Developer with AWS experience and active SC clearance for an immediate start, preferably in early May 2025. Join us and play a vital role in a leading digital transformation business that is dedicated to delivering large-scale, long-term IT projects for the public sector.
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