UKI Technology Consulting - Java Engineer

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

 

EY have a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities.

 

The team and the opportunity

We’re looking for resources with expertise in Java based Technologies to join the group of our System Engineering and Integration team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering.

 

You will play a key role in supporting the development and strengthen existing client relationships and help our clients, who are leaders in the Financial Services industry, navigate the complex finance issues facing their business. As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.

 

What we offer and how we will support your Career progression

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

 

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

 

Career progression: When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are.

 

Benefits: We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, with a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Your experience in EY will also include:

• Free enrolment in EY’s Tech MBA Programme accredited by Hult International Business School
• Discounted health insurance
• Pension
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working model

 

Your key responsibilities

• Coding new developments and / or enhancements
• Design applications, systems or processes
• Quality assures program specifications and code
• Create functional design documentation
• Adhere to code quality and unit testing standards
• Identify and implement integration tests, automating tests where appropriate.
• Investigate and manage complex Live Incidents
• Coordinate or escalate defects / problems
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
• Coordinate team or release activities
• Create and demonstrate prototypes / screen designs
• Provide input to governance and status reports
• Peer reviewing code changes completed by developers

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

 

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming or Information Management.
• Minimum 4 -8 years of experience in a software development role.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle processes, agile development methodologies, software design and testing.
• Strong knowledge in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Rest API
• Experience with ActiveMQ and messaging technologies
• General knowledge and experience in working with databases (Relational and non-relational).
• Desired knowledge in containerization concepts & tools (Docker, Kubernetes) 
• Experience in front end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular JS)
• Ability to develop unit testing (Junit) of code components or complete applications.
• Experience with Continues Integration/Delivery Concepts & tools (GitLab, Maven, SonarQube,Jenkins)

 

Ideally, you also will have:

 

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to handle high pressure and fast paced situations
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work with globally distributed teams

Inclusion & Diversity

 

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

CIPD 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Winner, GreatPlaceToWork’s Top 20 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2020 (Super Large Category) And Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2019 & 2020.

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If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the EY Careers Site at: EY Career Page

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