Full Stack Developer - Java & AWS

Rayo Cloud (a UBDS Group company) is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong background in Java and cloud-based technologies to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance full stack applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions. If you are passionate about coding, thrive in an agile environment, and want to drive digital transformation in both public and private sector engagements, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs with frontend frameworks
• Develop applications using AWS services, including serverless capabilities such as Lambda, API Gateway, etc.
• Implement unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability
• Work within CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments
• Utilize front-end frameworks such as React, as well as native JavaScript
• Understanding of how to use a range of back-end databases, including relational and non-relational options as appropriate. Use Postman or similar tooling for API testing and troubleshooting
• Participate in Agile development processes and collaborate with product managers and UX/UI designers

• Formal qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent certifications and industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in full stack development with Java
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot for backend development
• Hands-on experience with AWS services
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies
• Proficiency in relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with React & JavaScript for frontend development
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS, Java, or Full Stack Development, such as AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Oracle Certified Java Developer, or equivalent
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Knowledge of application security, including Spring Security
• Understanding of logging and monitoring best practices
• Passion for learning and staying updated with emerging technologies

Our Offering & Working Culture

At UBDS Group we pride ourselves on our ability to not only meet but surpass client expectations and we want to do the same with those who choose to make UBDS a part of their career.

In return for making UBDS your working “home”, you will receive:

Training – all team members will be offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more!

Holiday – you will receive 27 days annual leave per annum

Employee perks and discounts through the third-party provider Perkbox.

Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice

Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality

Death in service cover

Contributed Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus.

Flexible / remote working – UBDS offer a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you the right work life balance.

About UBDS Group

UBDS Group is the go-to digital transformation partner to the public and private sectors.

Organisations turn to us for deep knowledge, specialist skills, years of on-the-job experience and our can-do and get-it done culture.

Projects are personal. Our work is an extension of the values we embody, and we are always looking for ways to fill the gap for our clients.

For us, it’s about top and bottom line growth, and equipping our clients with cutting-edge technology that empowers innovation.

We have four key values which talk to how we act, behave, interact with each other, make decisions and ultimately succeed.

Our reputation is everything

We are passionate about technology and innovation

We deliver value and make an impact

We keep it simple and make it happen

UBDS offers expertise in cloud advisory, cloud transformation, advanced data analytics, AI, low code solutions, and cloud managed services. Embedding security and operational transformation end-to-end, UBDS can assist wherever the customer is in their cloud journey.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Use of Data

Please see information relating to our use of data here: https://ubds.com/privacy-policy

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS

People are the most important aspect of our business, so adding the right people to the team and helping them grow is critical. This is why we’ve invested in a people-focused team to look after the entire employee experience.

With an impressive portfolio of customers in both the public and private sectors, we have a variety of exciting projects to be involved in. As a technology agnostic organisation, you’ll gain exposure to the world’s leading and latest technology.

Employee Benefits

Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more

Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality

Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance

Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays

Employee perks and discounts through the third-party provider Perkbox

Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Flexible / Hybrid Working - UBDS offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance

About UBDS

UBDS was born out of a vision to build lasting relationships by delivering digital transformation solutions with unrivalled speed and efficiency. We have taken complex organisations to the frontier of innovation, transforming enterprise and public sector to be faster, leaner and more competitive.

Organisations turn to us for deep knowledge, specialist skills, years of on-the-job experience and our can-do and get-it done culture.

Projects are personal. Our work is an extension of the values we embody, and we are always looking for ways to fill the gap for our clients. For us, it’s about top- and bottom-line growth, and equipping our clients with cutting-edge technology that empowers innovation.

We exist to deliver significant, measurable and sustainable digital transformation, and we achieve this by delivering value to our customers in the following ways:

1. Accelerating change

2. Ensuring frictionless high performance

3. Mitigating risk and ensuring security

From advisory, to design and execution, we implement the technology that aligns with our clients’ goals – to help them innovate and thrive. We have four key values that guide the way we work together, engage with our customers, make decisions, and ultimately succeed:

Our reputation is everything

We are passionate about technology and innovation

We deliver value and make an impact

We keep it simple and make it happen

Interested in joining our innovative team?

Get in touch. To find out more about this role, one of our other vacancies or to just talk about UBDS and where you might fit into one of our free thinking and ever-advancing teams, please head to https://apply.workable.com/ubds/ or send your CV to Recruitment@UBDS.com

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.