Senior Java Developer
Recruiter
Ofgem
Listed on
4th September 2020
Location
London or Glasgow
Salary/Rate
£43650 - £69700
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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London: £46,250 - £69,700Glasgow: £43,650 - £64,000 Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. What we do matters: making a difference to people's lives now, and for generations to come. We offer a diverse range of flexible working career opportunities: roles that are stimulating and rewarding. And it's important to us that we recruit from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds - bringing different perspectives and experiences to our work. This role sits within our Data Services team, which is working to revolutionise how we manage and exchange data with participants in the energy industry. It's a great career opportunity, as we are a multi-disciplinary team working at the forefront of data delivery solutions and insights and your work will have an impact both within Ofgem and across the industry. This new service is currently in beta and involves the development of APIs and secure submission mechanisms. You will lead on the front end development and maintenance of the external facing Data Exchange, exploring opportunities for improvement and meeting end users' needs. You will play a lead role in end-to-end data architecture and handling - defining and communicating technical needs for data collection, ingestion, transformation and calculation. Your recent technical experience should include working with: Java 11 (or newer) SQL / noSQL database applications Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/AJAX) and web infrastructure (Apache HTTP/web server, servlet containers, caching, proxies, security, CDNs) You should also have experience in the creation of web services, software design and designing and implementing effective automated testing tools. You'll have a good appreciation of Software / Integration Design Patterns and will already have worked with development infrastructure and tools. Good all-round communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business need. Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes: Up to 30 days' annual leave Excellent training and development opportunities The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits Flexible working hours and family friendly policies Subsidised gym Interest free season ticket loan Rental deposit scheme Perkbox (staff discount scheme) Employee Wellbeing Programme. To apply, please click 'apply now'. Closing date: 21st September 2020 before 11.55pm
