Senior Software Developer (Java) - Hybrid/Remote

Description

Working within an Agile team, the Senior Software Engineer (Java) is responsible for translating product requirements into working software. Working closely with the Product Team and the Development Team, they will be a core part of the team who implements technical solutions to solve problems and deliver value for our customers, using their experience and knowledge to guide the team in best practices. 

This role will be responsible for: 

• Design, develop, test, implement and deploy new software, and maintain existing software, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and scalability 
• Work with the team to deliver valuable functionality within forecasted timescales, to the Definition of Done 
• Engage with the team to suggest improvements and provide feedback to the agile and development processes 
• Prioritise iterative approaches to their work, ensuring a regular and sustainable cadence of delivery 
• Assist the Product Manager with preparation of the backlog and alignment of work to the Definition of Ready 
• Commit to upskilling, with the company’s support, in disciplines outside development (Test/DevOps), where these skills would increase the team’s ability to deliver value 
• Work with the company’s development community to drive knowledge and experience sharing 
• Mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers to encourage understanding of best practice approaches 

Requirements

We know you will have a wide skill set, but to thrive in this role we think you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 5+ years of direct design and programming experience with Java J2EE/J2EE/Spring/REST/Microservices on Linux platforms;
• Experience developing in a microservices architecture using Docker containers;
• Experience developing for Amazon Web Services;
• Solid understanding of working in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, and of the developer’s role in an agile team 
• Knowledge of current frameworks, SDKs, APIs, and libraries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Software debugging experience
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Bonus Skills:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certified

Why should you join us? 

• We’re an innovative technology leader with plans for growth in the global telematics industry. These are some exciting times!
• Flexible remote working options
• Flexible holiday scheme (unlimited vacation) to really make the most of your time and wellbeing
• 'Work From Anywhere' Policy - work almost anywhere in the world for 30 days per year!
• Employee Assistance Program and an enhanced maternity/paternity package
• We want to see you grow and do great things! We’re committed to your personal and professional development
• Funded training opportunities and a dedicated online learning platform
• Management coaching programs
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Auto- Enrolment Pension & Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Employee Mobile Phone contract
• Kudos Hub - a peer-to-peer recognition system, where you can recognize others using points. These points can be collected and redeemed against a huge catalog of rewards
• Plus more!

Please note all Offers of Employment with IMS are subject to reference including Criminal Disclosure checks and role-specific background checks.

Even if you do not meet all of the above criteria, please consider applying! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with our HR team, at hr@ims.tech

IMS is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.