Software Developer

Role: Software Developer (Java) Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom Type: Permanent Opportunity (Hybrid) Job Description: To design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Basic / Essential Qualifications Strong programming experience in Java with hands‑on development work. 5–8 years of experience in backend development. Skilled in building robust REST APIs and microservices using Spring Boot. Experienced with Build tools like Gradle and maven and Vulnerability tools like Prisma and SonarQube. Creation and execution automated test scripts if required, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues. Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, encompassing design, development, integration, and debugging. Hands on experience with MongoDB (CRUD, indexing, aggregation pipelines). Strong knowledge of MS SQL includes writing queries and performance tuning. Understanding of distributed systems, messaging, and data‑streaming patterns. Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines and DevOps Practices. Good Debugging Skills and adhering to coding standards. Understanding of testing framework JUnit, Mockito. Willingness to support post deployment process. Experience working with any cloud AWS, Azure, GCP. Desirable Skills (Good to Have) Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks. Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring/logging tools like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and AppDynamics. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.