Sr. Java Developer Contract (Multiple Openings)

Sr. Java Developer 

Position Overview:

As a Senior Java Developer, you will lead, design, code, test, debug and analyze software applications for some of the world’s largest automotive companies.  Here you will contribute to content management technologies, configuration and comparison engines and BI tools.  You will help us push the limit of parallel computing and machine learning.  The successful candidate will be a passionate Full-Stack Programmer who is comfortable in a leadership role and is happy to guide and mentor junior associates.  We are a growing mid-sized company, yet our Developers work together in smalls teams to deliver robust solutions for both project and support work.  You will face new challenges while working with some of the latest technologies in one of the largest Development teams in London!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and contribute to research, design, execution, documentation and modifications of software applications throughout the production life cycle
• Act as the project technical lead for teams both on and offsite
• Lead and mentor teams of Programmers as you collectively write software components and applications with thorough code reviews
• Own your solution while liaising with Business Analysts, Architects, QA Analysts & other Programmers to execute
• Guide & assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements
• Analyze production system performance and execute performance tests to correct errors, isolate areas for improvement and general debugging
• Mentor, guide and challenge your team, ensure they understand solutions and recommendations – help them grow

Qualifications:

• 10+ years working experience designing and building internet based applications with multiple languages (ex. Java, C#) and frameworks (ex. Spring, Angular)
• Experience in a leadership role, guiding teams to while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget
• 5 years experience with application servers and web servers (ex. Tomcat, Apache)
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database development
• Demonstrated ability with web or enterprise content management systems
• Self-Motivated and self-directed with strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for technology and continuous learning – you should always be striving to improve your knowledge and abilities as well as those on your team