Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A senior backend engineering role focused on building reliable software solutions using Kotlin and modern technology practices. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to architecture decisions, and delivering scalable systems for enterprise-level customers.
Highlights
Opportunity to work on large-scale technology transformation projects with experienced engineering teams, modern cloud platforms, and strong focus on technical excellence and professional growth.
Description
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success.
Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA.
Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.
Job Description
Developing software for clients using Kotlin and Java on the AWS Cloud platform, following best practice.
In addition to Kotlin, this project utilises Typescript/Node.js using the GOV.UK Design System.
Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run services hosted on AWS Cloud.
You'll join a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills working in a modern Agile environment.
Contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customers and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professionals.
Learning, developing your skills, and becoming a rounded Developer in the process.
This is a government project, and you must undergo Security Clearance if successful.
Qualifications
Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and message-driven architecturesNFR / Non-Functional requirement understanding and experience developing applications with this in mindApplication / Digital Services Design experienceExperience in software engineering practices like Code Reviews, CI/CD Pipelines and SOLID/DRY principals Hands-on developing / coding role using the following technologies:Frontend (TypeScript, Node, Express JS)Backend (Kotlin, SpringBoot, Hibernate)Experience in estimation and sizing Integration experienceAPI Design experienceCloud experienceAppetite to work with emerging AI technologiesSC Eligible
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact paul.steed@version1.com at Version 1.
We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
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