Full stack developer with Java and react

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Software Developer with a strong background in the Insurance Domain (preferably Life , Accident ,Health Insurance) . The ideal candidate should possess a solid foundation in Java development, expertise in ReactJS, and hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. The candidate should be comfortable working across both product development and services contexts and should be familiar with technologies like Oracle, Docker containerization, TypeScript, Spring Boot, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git), Agile development methodologies, JavaScript test frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Jasmine), OOAD (Object-Oriented Analysis and Design), and Data Modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand software requirements, particularly in the insurance domain context.

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software solutions using Java, ReactJS, TypeScript, and other relevant technologies.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices to ensure seamless communication between various components.

• Develop responsive user interfaces that deliver an exceptional user experience across different devices and browsers.

• Implement and optimize database interactions using technologies like Oracle, ensuring data integrity and performance.

• Leverage AWS services to deploy, monitor, and scale applications in a cloud environment.

• Utilize Docker containerization for packaging and deployment of applications.

• Implement Spring Boot framework for efficient backend development.

• Utilize CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven to automate build, deployment, and testing processes.

• Write unit tests using frameworks like JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability.

• Contribute to Agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding best practices.

• Implement JavaScript test frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and Jasmine to ensure frontend functionality.

• Apply Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles to develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.

• Create and maintain data models to support application functionality and database interactions.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience (8+ years) working as a Full Stack Java Developer in both product development and services settings.

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and associated frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).

• 3+ years of Hands-on experience with front-end development using ReactJS, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript libraries.

• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and others relevant to application deployment and maintenance.

• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Experience working in the insurance domain, understanding key concepts and business processes, is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in writing efficient SQL queries and designing database schemas using Oracle or similar databases.

• Experience with Docker containerization, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git), and unit testing frameworks (JUnit).

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Knowledge of JavaScript test frameworks like Jest, Cypress, and Jasmine.

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles.

• Experience with Spring Boot framework for backend development.

• Proficiency in data modelling and database design.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards tackling challenges.

Additional Information

Why Version 1? 

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised

Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.

• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row

This is a hybrid working mode with fixed and flex.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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