Java Software Engineer at The Rank Group

Job Description

Software Engineering at Rank:

• Making sure they have the knowledge of the system they are working with

• Understanding the requirements and identifying conflicts or potential risks before coding

• Designing a solution and presenting to the team so it can be polished if required and owned by all

• Being comfortable with legacy systems and compromises, but aiming for the change in the right direction

• Being responsible for creating a deployment plan which includes valuable tests and ensures stability

Things you'll need to know about:

• Java 8, Spring, SpringBoot, Spring Cloud

• Testing tools like Junit. Wiremock and Cucumber are on our horizon too.

• Relational databases.

• Containers and container orchestration. Currently we use Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.

• Version control - we use git.

• Agile, in particular scrum.

• The ability to communicate effectively, whether it's spoken, written or collaboration over documentation.

• ...and most importantly - a willingness and ability to learn new things!

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable (ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a similar discipline);

• Excellent background on Agile methodologies (Scrum, eXtreme Programing, Kanban, Lean);

• Excellent background of Agile practices (TDD, BDD, Coding Standards, Peer Review, Collective Ownership, Whole Team, Frequent Release, Continuous Integration);

• Strong knowledge regarding Object Oriented Design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis;

• Understanding of SOLID principles;

• Passionate about quality code;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to interact professionally with a diverse group of people;

• Experience implementing scalable software systems and platforms. Experience with software optimisation;

• Expert knowledge in building REST APIs

• Exceptional problem solving skills