Lead Application Developer (Java, SpringBoot, Python)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Application Developer with a proven track record to work at all stages of the software development life cycle in Agile teams using a range of approaches.You will be able to work with a mix of stakeholders including Product Owners, internally and externally taking ownership of the solution and ensuring it meets the stakeholder needs.

The role further includes:

• Development and testing, designing and developing code including involvement in the development of new features, enhancements to existing functionality, defect investigation/resolution.
• Performing peer reviews and development optimization (reviewing what is in place and making it better) especially with mentoring more junior team members.
• Collaborating with Architects, Technical Leads and other developers to produce just enough design.
• Technical documentation.
• Collaborating with the Agile Customer at SCRUM Meetings (or equivalent) to assign business value to technical stories.
• An active participant in refining and estimating user stories.
• Networking with different people and groups to support solid working relationships across teams and geographies.
• Identifying key issues in complex situations and proposing or recommending suitable actions based on information available.
• Provide input into bids or customer presentations.

Core Skills/Technologies:

• Java and Python.
• Spring Boot & Spring Cloud Dataflow.
• Developing on cloud platforms using appropriate toolsets such as but not limited to Cucumber/Gherkin, Maven, Gradle.
• Experience of JSON and Junit 5.
• Agile methodologies including Test Driven Development.
• Kubernetes.
• Understanding connectivity to mainframes and communication protocols.
• Ability to write automation and integration tests.
• Experience in setting and running CI/CD jobs in Jenkins or similar is advantageous.
• Understanding and exposure to front end development and associated life cycle.

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