Java Developer

The IT team (specifically UKTB) is responsible for the delivery, support and maintenance of Handelsbanken PLC’s Core Banking systems encompassing Platforming, Risk, Payments, Lending and Customer Data. The team is currently in the process of expanding. We require an additional Java Developer providing expertise in the full software development life cycle. The core specialty skillset is Java, but the ideal candidate should also have knowledge of front-end and back-end development.

The successful applicant will be a part of a new and dynamic team. This role will suit a developer who is looking to build solutions from scratch and have a strong sense of responsibility within the team and the wider business.

• Use their own initiative to work with Senior Java Development, UI/UX Development and Agile Transformation to help shape, architect and deliver greenfield/brownfield/integration applications employing best design and development practice
• Positively effective at systems analysis, solving technical problems and development excellence given the constraints of the Bank’s environment
• Follow cross-functional development best practice, including but not restricted to, Functional and Non-Functional Analysis, Application Architecture, Design, Coding and Unit Testing, Technical Documentation, Functional and Non-Functional Testing (Manual & Automated), Continuous Integration/Testing/Delivery.
• Be able to function in a culture of Agile Development (Scrum/Kanban, Amigos, Estimating, Planning, Sprints, Demos, Retrospectives)
• Be able to write Agile Epics/Stories using techniques such as BDD/Gherkin
• Be Delivery-focused rather than Task-focused
• Continuously seek to improve on Velocity, Lead/Cycle Time, Quality and Process.
• Document solutions with visual impact (e.g. Visio & PowerPoint over Word)
• Estimating, planning, managing tasks and reporting on progress.
• Work with the Atlassian suite of Tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket) for tracking progress and KPI monitoring.
• Build and maintain good close relationships with Stakeholders at all levels (Management, Business, Legacy Developers, QAs, Infrastructure, IT Security)

• Professional experience in a Software Product / IT Development sphere
• Demonstrate server-side software coding maturity using Java 11+ but also knowledge of SQL (DB2 / SQL Server / Postgres preferred).
• Demonstrate excellent use of Design Patterns / Micro Services/ RESTful APIs
• Basic capability in UI Development using advanced JavaScript (React and Node.js preferred) HTML, CSS
• Working in a Technical Agile environment (e.g. Build tools, Static/Dynamic code analysis, CI/CD e.g. Jenkins/TeamCity)
• Relevant educational qualifications
• Self-motivation and tenacity to push new ideas through whilst still respectively considering other’s input and insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be approachable, personable and proactive
• Hold and express independent views respectfully
• Knowledge of Client-Side development using React/Node.js JavaScript, HTML, CSS is a bonus
• Knowledge of Elastic ELK stack is a bonus.
• Knowledge of Container platforms (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes) is a bonus.
• Knowledge of Test Automation tools like Cucumber/Selenium is a bonus
• Knowledge of IBMi RPG and IBM DB2 is a bonus.