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Software Engineer
Senior Java Developer
(Partnering with Kainos to connect exceptional professionals)
About the Role
As a Senior Java Developer at Kainos, you will lead the development of high-quality, customer-captivating solutions that positively impact users worldwide. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’ll:
- Make sound technical decisions
- Stay at the forefront of new technologies and methodologies
- Learn and grow alongside top-tier colleagues
- Mentor junior team members to drive collective success
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and maintain modern, scalable software applications
- Apply technical best practices for security, performance, and scalability
- Contribute to architecture, estimation, product planning, and requirement breakdowns
- Work across multiple application layers, ensuring cohesion
- Drive collaborative technical decision-making within the team
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Minimum Requirements (Essential)
Technical Proficiencies
- Strong experience in building and testing modern software applications
- Advanced knowledge of Java and TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with frameworks:
- Angular
- Hibernate
- Dropwizard
- Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
- Familiar with Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Proficiency in cloud services, including AWS or Azure
- Demonstrable track record in:
- Application design & development
- Debugging & troubleshooting live systems
- Following development best practices & patterns
Collaborative & Leadership Skills
- Ability to mentor junior team members
- Active participation in technical discussions & decision-making
- Experience in balancing technical solutions with business/user needs
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Desirable (Bonus Skills)
- Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical stakeholders)
- Experience with multiple programming languages and data storage technologies
- Strong grasp of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including SaaS/PaaS offerings
- Proven ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences
Why Join Kainos?
Embrace our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—where every voice, background, and perspective is valued. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration, and growth, we’d love to empower you at Kainos.
(All genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, and backgrounds welcome—give yourself the edge.)
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