Java/Kafka Developer - Glasgow - Glasgow

Java/Kafka Developer - Glasgow - Glasgow

Reference Code: 427409-en_GBContract Type:PermanentProfessional Communities: Software Engineering

About the Job you are considering:

We are looking for a Java Developer to enhance and support an existing suite of enterprise Java applications.

You will primarily work on:

A Spring Bootbased Java application that hosts microservice web pages used to view static data and submit trade lifecycle actions.

A vendorbased system running on Linux, responsible for processing and persisting market and trade data.

The role involves delivering new, businessrequested functionality, resolving defects identified by QA and end users, and ensuring the stability, accuracy, and reliability of production systems

Hybrid working:

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Your Role:

• Independently deliver feature enhancements and bug fixes for existing Java applications.
• Collaborate closely with QA and development teams to prioritise work and respond to critical requests.
• Clearly document code changes, design decisions, and release notes for team visibility and audit needs.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss technical strategy, progress, and upcoming work.
• Communicate directly with business users to clarify requirements and verify that implemented changes meet expectations.
• Support applications running in production by assisting with issue investigation and resolution when required.

Your Skills:

• Strong experience in Java development.
• Experience with Spring Boot (Spring Batch experience is a plus).
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (MQ or Kafka preferred).
• Understanding of containerisation and cloud deployment fundamentals.
• Comfortable working with the Unix/Linux command line; Bash scripting experience is beneficial.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly document changes and decisions.
• Experience working in financial markets or Prime Finance systems.
• Exposure to vendor-based platforms and integration with inhouse systems.
• Experience supporting businesscritical, production systems.

"We are a Disability Confident Employer:

Capgemini is proud to be aDisability Confident Employer (Level 2)under the UK Governments Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Make It Real (what does it mean for you):

• Youd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
  To help support wellbeing we have trained Mental Health Champions across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
• You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgeminis learning for life mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
• You will be joining one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies, as recognised by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.

Why you should consider Capgemini:

Growing clients businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, youll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine whats possible. Its why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the worlds leading businesses, and its how youll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, youll build the skills you want. Youll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of 22.1 billion.
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