About Scrumconnect Consulting:

Scrumconnect Consulting, a multi-award-winning firm recognized with UKIT awards such as Best Public Sector IT Project, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, and a Special Award for Organisational Excellence during the pandemic, is at the forefront of innovation in tech consulting. Our work impacts over 40 million UK citizens, with successful projects in key government departments like the Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, HM Passport Office, and more.

We are looking for a talented Java Developer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Java programming and be enthusiastic about working with the latest tools and frameworks in software development. You'll play a critical role in building scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and implement Java applications using modern development tools and best practices.
• Code Quality: Write clean, scalable code, and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
• API Integration: Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless communication between different systems and applications.
• Debugging and Testing: Identify, troubleshoot, and fix defects, and conduct unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and understand requirements, and participate in design discussions.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure that applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and performance.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Java: Strong hands-on experience with Java SE and Java EE, with the ability to write efficient and effective code.
• Frameworks: Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Struts.
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with relational databases like MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, and experience with SQL queries.
• API and Web Services: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think critically.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microservices: Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus.
• JavaScript & Frontend Frameworks: Knowledge of Front End technologies like JavaScript, Angular, or React is beneficial.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Certifications: Java certifications (such as Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus.