Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £700 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 12 months

Hybrid working - 3 days in Chester per week and 2 days remote working

Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a temporary contract role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications that align with business unit needs.
Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, utilising new technologies.
Provide technical direction and system architecture for projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Lead projects and coordinate activities of team members involved in special initiatives or operations.
Manage project budgets and collaborate with external programmers to coordinate the delivery of software applications.
Operate under minimal supervision, leveraging your extensive technical knowledge and capabilities.

Qualifications:

7-9 years of relevant IT experience, preferably within a financial domain, with a strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).
Extensive experience in Java/J2EE, Web Services, and SQL PL/SQL (Oracle).
Proficient in XML, JSON, and their applications within API and Microservice implementations at scale.
Familiar with Eclipse IDE, WebLogic Application Server, or JBoss.
Strong background in Integration Technologies, particularly Mule ESB IDE or equivalent, with previous Middleware experience.
Knowledge of Test-Driven Development and Unit Testing frameworks (Cucumber/Litmus, JUnit).
Ability to contribute to automation, causal analysis, and the development of shared/common solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, team leadership, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking.
Experience operating in a highly Agile continuous integration and continuous deployment environment.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Mule certification is a plus.

If you are ready to take on this challenging role and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this position.

Join us in shaping the future of technology within the financial sector. Apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.