Middleware Developer (Senior)

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced middleware Java Software Developer with a strong background in the Financial Services Domain. The ideal candidate should possess a solid foundation in backend Java, Springboot,  microservices and Kafka stream.  A person with high mental aptitude, problem solving and debugging skills, proactive, self-motivated and strong communications skills will be successful in this role. Working Knowledge of MongoDB is must. Kubernetes and  AWS are nice to have.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, implement, test, and monitor best in class software components  using Java , microservices, Spring boot and Kafka streams.
• Write unit tests using frameworks like JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Utilize CI/CD tools such as Jenkins to automate build, deployment, and testing processes.
• Contribute to Agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding best practices.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (8+ years) working as a middleware Java Developer using Springboot including  spring batch, spring cache and JPA
• Strong knowledge in Kafka stream, must have experience in building applications using Kafka streams in production.
• Strong knowledge in MongoDB
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards tackling challenges.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tool chain  , specially pipelines running on Jenkins.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices. Design patterns include but not limited to CQRS and Event driven architecture.
• Experience in unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in ETL work from oracle to kafka and mongo db.
• Hands-on experience in AWS is an advantage specially in S3, AWS secrets manager, Elastic Load Balancer. 
• Hands-on experience in IBM MQ experience, FIX protocol, ftp, read/write large file, camel is an advantage.

Why Version 1? 

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review 

Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey 

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways 

Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, Yoga, Online Fitness 

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards  & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised   

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. 

• Quarterly performance-related profit share 

• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row 

• Career Progression (496 CPD Promotions in last 12 months) 

• Flexible and Remote working Options 

• Private Healthcare Cover 

• Wide range of reward schemes including: 

• Version 1 Excellence Awards (annual) 

• Fostering several Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging schemes 

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Microsoft Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. 

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.