SUMMARY:
The UK's fastest growing and largest independent energy supplier is seeking a Senior Java Developer with significant experience with Java to join their expanding team.
First Utility is committed to helping customers reduce their energy bills through the use of innovative technology, by offering cheaper tariffs and campaigning for industry change.
This opening comes at an exciting stage and offers a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of a team hungry to make a difference. We are the 'Growing Business Awards' Growing Business of the Year 2014 and the only energy company to have been listed in the fast track 100 for four consecutive years.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
This is a key role within the development team, building advanced software solutions for our on-line energy business. Projects will cut across a wide set of solution domains including: on-line registrations, customer self-serve, single-customer view, mediation, rating and billing.
AREAS OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY:
THE DESIRABLE CANDIDATE:
You will be passionate about all things Java and have a thorough knowledge of Java EE development environments
You will ideally be a graduate with a strong degree in a relevant technical discipline (probably Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics etc.) with commercial experience of developing software solutions as a Java Developer
We are passionate about software delivery within an agile environment, so we are looking for candidates who are experienced using Agile Methodology to work in a collaborative with key business stakeholders to deliver great software. We currently use Scrum but this should not limit candidates who have experience of XP, DSDM or other recognised agile frameworks.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
Above all we are an innovative organisation, so we are looking for a passion for technology and a considered approach to software development. You'll be able to give us examples of how you constantly try to innovate, enhance and improve your working environment - collaborating and sharing your learnings with the wider team
Our current technology stack includes (but not limited to) the following:
Java EE, JBoss/GlassFish, RESTEasy/Jersey, JPA, Camel, JMS, SQL, PostgreSQL, Spring/Dependency Injection, Jenkins/Hudson, Ruby, RSpec/Cucumber, Watir/Selenium.
So it would be great if you have experience in these areas, however we are more interested in great thinkers and doers rather than keyword conformists
THE BENEFITS:
As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and competitive salary, you'll also enjoy 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), pension, option to purchase childcare vouchers, and become eligible for our staff energy tariff along with other great ad-hoc offers.
We believe in putting energy into looking after our teams, so you'll benefit from BUPA Private Healthcare, cycle to work scheme, a great working environment with relaxation areas to recharge your batteries and free soft drinks available all day. We also have "Fruity Friday" where fresh fruit is available every week for all employees.
OTHER:
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and ideally be within commutable travelling distance of Warwick, United Kingdom
To Apply for this role, click the APPLY button below.