Full Stack Java Developer

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Contract Type: 2 x Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2019, Full time, 36 hours per week

Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion

The Role

The Shared Digital Service are seeking an innovative Developer to plan, design, create, test and maintain account solutions across Camden, Haringey and Islington Council. The post holder will contribute to key software development activities within a large agile portfolio, working closely with the development lead and peers to ensure best practice and quality is built into everyday use of development programmes.

Working within the Shared Digital Service, you will take a collaborative approach, engaging with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to gain an understanding of users’ requirements and optimise the delivery of the Development function across all three boroughs.

The post holder will proactively assess applications for process improvement, analyse and resolve technical problems, and participate in peer reviews, working as a team to enhance solution designs and related code.

Software development has the potential to reinvent the way we work and reimagine technological solutions from a user perspective and this role is essential to delivering this.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience as a Software Developer and be highly skilled at developing enterprise service oriented systems, contributing to design, implementation and mentoring less experienced engineers.

You will demonstrate your knowledge in following best practice of Scrum development approach including knowledge of TDD, automation and CI. You will adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget.

Experience of advanced coding techniques, integration and front-end technologies are key to the role. The ideal candidate will have experience of using enterprise Java and working with frameworks and APIs such as JSF, Liferay and RedHat Fuse.

You will thrive under pressure with the ability to think creatively, apply strong analytical skills, pay close attention to detail and bounce off ideas within a team environment.

About us

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Closing dates for applications: Sunday 4th February 2018, 23:59

Interviews to be held: TBC

Please quote reference: 170000E7