London Java Developer Job Description

Software Engineer – Java Developer

Location: London offices

Salary/Hours: Competitive salary plus quarterly performance related bonus / 37.5 hrs week

Reports to: Resources Director

Main duties and responsibilities

To be responsible for Web Applications development using Java, J2EE, JBOSS and TOMCAT servers, Agile (Scrum), UML, Struts, Spring, EJB, JMS, JSP and Hibernate OO design;
To work on both existing software and develop new software systems to meet client business needs;
To carry out feasibility studies based on client requirements;
To understand testing reports and liaise with testers and correct programs;
To ensure effective implementation of all software and evaluate the software development lifecycle;
To develop database structures and examine, plan and develop connectivity to existing databases;
To provide and maintain a comprehensive support service to the company and its clients, including producing user manuals;
To agree and report progress against the statement of work or project plan agreed with BITE and the client.

General Duties

To observe the Client’s dress code if visiting Client site;
Observe Health and safety rules and fire and evacuation procedures;
Ensure complete support via remote access systems rather than attendance continually at client site;
To send work in progress sheets at the end of each week signed by the client together with a formal report to company standards;
To liaise regularly with the Resources Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Graduate level Degree;
Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with strong client facing skills;
Experience/knowledge of development tools such as: Java, J2EE, JBOSS and TOMCAT servers, Agile (Scrum), UML, Struts, Spring, EJB, JMS, JSP and Hibernate OO design;
At least 3 years’ commercial experience working as a software developer in a commercial environment.