Java Engineer

About Version 1

Version 1 is a trusted technology and transformation partner with 30 years of experience delivering solutions for global customers. Partnering with leading technology providers such as Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, Version 1 supports clients with innovative and high-quality services. The company is recognized as a top workplace in the UK and Ireland, notable for values-driven culture, employee wellbeing, and diversity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Java Engineer to join our expanding UK Digital Data & Cloud Practice. You will contribute to a high-profile project within the financial services sector, working hands-on with Java-based backend systems focused on high-volume message processing. Our tech ecosystem heavily involves Kafka, Kubernetes/OpenShift, caching mechanisms, RESTful APIs, and high-throughput distributed environments. This is a great opportunity for developers eager to deepen expertise in scalable distributed system architectures.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain performant, resilient backend Java components.
• Deliver features related to messaging frameworks, caching layers, and distributed processing.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in sequencing, recovery, message failures, and handling large message volumes.
• Support deployment cycles, production stability, and release activities.
• Ensure compliance with CI/CD workflows, uphold code quality and operational readiness.
• Incorporate best practices for security, performance, and resilience, especially regarding message handling.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads and colleagues to meet team objectives and share knowledge.
• Communicate risks, blockers, and progress transparently within the team.

Candidate Qualifications

• Exposure to trading or financial platforms, understanding critical non-functional considerations such as latency, resilience, throughput, and failover.
• Development experience in cloud-native microservices architectures on container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Strong backend development skills using Java and SQL databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Hands-on experience with messaging platforms including Kafka and MQ.
• Proficiency with Spring Framework and Spring Boot technologies.
• Expertise in REST API development with knowledge of security standards like OAuth and JWT.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Maven and Gradle, and source control systems like Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience or knowledge of caching technologies, e.g., Redis.
• Understanding and practical use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) with the ability to critically evaluate and integrate AI-generated code.
• Awareness of prompt engineering techniques to improve software development workflows including code generation, test creation, documentation, and debugging.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum teams.

Additional Details

Why Join Version 1? Employees benefit from a comprehensive package emphasizing wellbeing, career development, and financial security, including:

• Quarterly profit-sharing initiatives rewarding collective company success.
• Structured mentorship and leadership development programmes, including quarterly career pathway coaching.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Financial benefits such as pension schemes, private healthcare, life insurance, financial advisory, and employee discounts.
• Wellbeing support including gym discounts, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programmes, and generous leave policies.
• Educational support with incentives for certifications from industry-leading vendors like AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Recognition through annual awards and an internal appreciation platform.
• Opportunities to participate in community and diversity initiatives.

Version 1 is strongly committed to equal opportunities and building an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment are encouraged to notify recruiters for confidential support.