Service Desk Analyst

Location: Farnborough, UK

Experience: 8+ years

Job Type: Contract Inside IR35

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Big Data Java Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot, experience with modern UI technologies, and deep expertise in cloud-based data platforms and CI/CD practices. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using Java and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Build and implement API service architectures to support application and data workflows.
• Work with front-end technologies to deliver integrated UI solutions.
• Leverage CI/CD tools to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using services like S3, Snowflake, Postgres, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Work with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of applications through monitoring and tuning.
• Collaborate with teams to implement software testing principles and best practices.
• Work with various data platforms and manage data integration, migration, and transformation workflows.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with at least one modern UI technology.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
• Experience with cloud storage and data platforms such as S3, Snowflake, and Postgres.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/Openshift).
• Knowledge of building and implementing API service architectures.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Experience designing solutions for high availability and scalability.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and optimization.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• 4+ years in Data Platform Administration/Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with AWS solutions including Lambda, DynamoDB, Snowflake, and S3.
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse technologies (Unix, Teradata, Ab Initio, Python, Spark, NoSQL).
• Experience migrating ETL processes from relational warehouses to cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with Big Data ecosystems, including Kafka, Spark, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Willingness to continuously learn and share knowledge with the team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role

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