Java Software Engineer

Job description

Role Description

Mastek is set to deliver a high-profile programme for a central government department. The programme represents the next generation of the UKs biometric capability replacing and integrating with legacy systems and other government departments.

You will be part of a Mastek team in a multi-vendor project with a shared code base. As a Java full stack developer you will be responsible for designing and developing cloud native applications using cutting edge technologies.

The role requires in-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and strong technical experience with an open-minded attitude and ability to rapidly adapt and learn.

Must have skills:

Extensive server-side, hands-on Java 8+ development experience with strong Spring, Spring Boot & Hibernate

• Strong understanding of Microservice architecture

• Experience building web services and APIs on REST

• Strong understanding of unit & integration tests, following TDD / BDD

• Experience using test frameworks like Junit, Mockito, PowerMockito & Wiremock

• Experience and understanding of CICD pipeline of Docker, Jenkins and Kubernetes

• Understanding of all the agile ceremonies.

• Good understanding of JSON and XML

• Experience in Relational Database Management System (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Nice to have skills:

• Knowledge of Workflow/Business Process Management tools

• Experience with front end technologies: HTML, JavaScript, Jquery, Mustcahe Templates

• Experience with Performance and Monitoring tools: JMeter, Kibana, Splunk, Dynatrace

• Experience writing Shell script

• Basic understanding of Python

• Good understanding on AWS services (EC2, ECS, EKS, API Gateway and Serverless technologies)

• Integration Engine tools: Apache Camel and Active MQ for messaging, web services and distributed systems

• Public Sector domain experience preferable