Java Kotlin Developer

Role: Kotlin Java Developer

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid)

WORK Mode :Hybrid work mode

Type of work :Long term Contractual position

Role Description:

Required • Experience in Kotlin (or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin)

• Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript

• Experience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence

Optional

• Jenkins pipelines

• Test automation

ABOUT THE PROJECT The Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage/view their compliance with a range of software development controls.

would be working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs. There are 2-3 applications and PoCs we are hiring for. Exact candidate allocation will depend on their experience and fit. All have a microservice architecture built using modern coding techniques.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

(bullet points)

• Collaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run products

• Design, develop & implement of both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority. All apps use a simple UI framework so not strictly ‘front-end’ development.

• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.

• Proactively work with customers to resolve their issues and respond to feature requests.

• Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems

• Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity

• Be an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scripting.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE:

• Experience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin)

• Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript

• Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills

• Experience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence.

• Understanding of Microservices

• Good interpersonal skills

• English (B2+)

OPTIONAL/NICE TO HAVE:

• Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP

• Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD

• A background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platforms