Senior Application Developer (Java Developer)

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: April 1st, 2025 - March 31st, 2026

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Application Developer (Java Developer) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have excellent programming skills in Java and a passion for developing complex, production-critical IT software solutions. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, ownership of assigned tasks, and the ability to work efficiently in an agile development environment.

What you will do:

• Develop robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based applications.
• Contextualise business requirements and contribute to design sessions.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery within budget and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based and VM-based software solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes.
• Ensure software security best practices, particularly in cloud applications and network security.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, including load testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies such as Scrum.
• Utilise Terraform, GitHub, Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA, and ITIL-based ticketing systems.
   

• Bachelor of Science in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in Java-based software development.
• Expertise in Java Full Stack Development (Java, Java GUI, Java Web techniques/Angular/JavaScript/ REST, MicroProfile, Spring Framework, Quarkus).
• Strong programming skills in Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (Azure Cloud, Quarkus, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise IT operations and support of production-critical applications.
• Proficiency in network, distributed, and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise development and configuration (Splunk certification is a plus).
• Experience with agile project management tools such as JIRA.
• Knowledge of integration tools and development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.