Software Developer

Portsmouth
1 month ago
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Job Description
The developer shall join a 7 member scrum team as part of a wider program to deliver a management systems for a new Satellite. The developer shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficial.

Tasks & accountabilities

  • Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).
  • Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development.
  • Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Required Skills
  • Java Core (version 8+)
  • Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate
  • Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS
  • Experience of developing within a microservice architecture
  • Web Services using RESTful APIs
  • Distributed systems
  • Knowledge and use of software design patterns
  • Agile Development Processes
  • CI/CD delivery techniques
  • Source code management (we use GIT)
  • Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)
  • UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar
  • Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
  • Ability to promote innovation in self and others
  • Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner

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