Java Software Developer

About Position and details

• Role: Software Developer
• Location: Glasgow OR Knutsford OR Northampton
• Mode: Hybrid
• Experience: 5 to 15 years
• Job Type: Permanent role

To design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

• Strong programming experience in Java with hands‑on development work.
• 5–8 years of experience in backend development.
• Skilled in building robust REST APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Experienced with Build tools like Gradle and Maven and Vulnerability tools like Prisma and Sonar Qube.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts if required, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, encompassing design, development, integration, and debugging.
• Hands on experience with Mongo
  
  DB (CRUD, indexing, aggregation pipelines).
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL includes writing queries and performance tuning.
• Understanding of distributed systems, messaging, and data‑streaming patterns.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops Practices.
• Good Debugging Skills and adhering to coding standards.
• Understanding of testing framework JUnit, Mockito.
• Willingness to support post deployment process.
• Experience working with any cloud AWS, Azure, GCP.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and App Dynamics.

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.