Java Developer. LilyLifestyle

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You will be joining a large, highly regarded public sector organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. The team is focused on delivering modern, scalable platforms that directly impact millions of users across the UK.

As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. Working within cross-functional agile teams, you will be responsible for building and enhancing microservices-based systems and contributing to full-stack delivery where required.

• Designing and developing scalable Java-based applications using modern frameworks
• Building and maintaining microservices architectures and RESTful APIs
• Contributing to full-stack development across backend and frontend technologies
• Producing high-level designs and architectural artefacts
• Leading or mentoring developers and collaborating with product owners, BA's, and QA teams
• Driving best practices across CI/CD, TDD, and Dev Ops pipelines
• Ensuring performance, accessibility, and reliability across applications
• Engaging with stakeholders and contributing in a client-facing capacity

To be successful in this role, you will bring deep technical expertise alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

• 10+ years' experience developing enterprise-level web applications
• Strong expertise in Java (7/8+), Spring Boot, Spring Framework & Microservices
• Solid experience building REST APIs / Web Services
• Experience across the full stack (e.g. Java backend + JavaScript, React or JSF frontend)
• Strong understanding of component-based architecture & system design
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven), Git, and Agile/Scrum delivery
• Hands-on experience with AWS or cloud-based environments
• Experience with databases such as Oracle or MongoDB
• Knowledge of TDD and automated testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Jest)
• Experience leading teams and working across cross-functional environments
• Strong client-facing communication skills

• Web accessibility standards and tools (e.g. NVDA, WAVE, Accessibility Insights)
• Performance monitoring tools (e.g. JProfiler, Glowroot)
• Dev Ops tooling (e.g. Ansible, Gradle, GoCD)
• Integration tools such as Mule Soft
• Technologies such as Free Marker, Node.js, Subversion