Senior Java Developer

Waracle are looking for a Senior Java  Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a Hybrid role working from either our London, Dundee or Glasgow offices 2 days a week.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who not only excels in core Java development but also possesses a genuine interest and ideally some hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based solutions for our diverse client base, with the potential to contribute to and lead AI-driven initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable Java-based applications (e.g., microservices, APIs), setting technical direction and ensuring code quality.

• Solve intricate back-end architectural and performance challenges, identifying and implementing innovative solutions that enhance system efficiency and data integrity.

• Champion Agile methodologies, leading ceremonies and driving best practices within development teams.

• Manage project software aspects, ensuring development efforts align with overall project objectives and client needs.

• Define and lead version control strategies, ensuring best practices and resolving complexities across projects.

• Extract and clarify complex client requirements, translating them into technical solutions and building strong client relationships.

• Proactively acquire new skills and stay at the forefront of Java ecosystem trends (e.g., Spring Boot, Cloud Native, JVM advancements), guiding teams on technology adoption.

• Actively mentor and coach mid-level and junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.

• Drive innovation by introducing new methodologies and tools, leading change management initiatives.

• Foster a highly collaborative team environment, ensuring smooth communication and integration among team members.

These are the technologies we typically use. Don't worry if you don't tick all of these, we are an organisation that encourages continuous personal development, and are keen to talk with good candidate

Requirements

• Professional experience in Java development.

• Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (ideally Java 11/17+).

• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA).

• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).

• Experience with RESTful API design and development.

• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and a continuous learner.

• A passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

• Consultancy experience is a plus, demonstrating client-facing skills.

• These are the technologies we typically use. Don't worry if you don't tick all of these, we are an organisation that encourages continuous personal development, and are keen to talk with good candidate

Desirable but not essential

• Demonstrable interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Natural Language Processing.

• Some hands-on experience with AI concepts, libraries, or frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, Keras, etc.).

• Familiarity with Python for AI/ML development is a significant advantage.

• Experience with data engineering pipelines or big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark) is a plus.

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).

After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

We have various events, days out, competitions and incentives throughout the year and here are some other benefits you can expect as permanent team member at Waracle:

• 🏡Flexible and Hybrid working

• 🏖35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• 💸Matched Pension up to 5%

• 🤒Medicash Proactive Health Cover

• 🧘‍♀️Health and Wellbeing Support through Unum

• 📈Access to 1000s Personal Development Courses

• 🏥Group Life and Sickness Cover

• 🍼Enhanced parental leave

• 🤑Access to exclusive savings and discounts on top brands

Plus many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.