Senior Developer (Java)
Remote
Altrincham, United Kingdom
£ 70,000 / year
Full Time
06-01-2025
Job Specifications
Are you a seasoned Java expert who thrives on solving complex problems and building great software? At Heywood, we're building the future of pension technology, and we need your expertise to help lead the way.
About You
Experienced Java developer
Advocate for Agile development and XP practices such as TDD
Strong technical and interpersonal skills
Eager to participate, bring ideas and share your thoughts with your team and the wider business
Proactive and inquisitive, willing to challenge the norm to help improve the way we work
The Role
As a key member of one of our Scrum teams you will define, build, and deploy new products and features that meet the needs of our expanding customer base. Heywood is a company that’s just right for the next stage in your career. Why? As a long-established and successful business, we can provide stability, support, and growth opportunities, all while being the right size for you to make a significant impact and be recognised and valued for your contributions. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and see the impact of your work in a dynamic and encouraging environment.
We are located in Altrincham, in a workspace that promotes collaboration and facilitates hybrid working with great tech, AV equipment, and flexible spaces.
First and foremost, you will be a strong and experienced Java developer, but we’re not just looking for great coders. We’re looking for problem solvers who are keen to share their ideas, challenge our approach and continuously improve the way we work. As a proactive and inquisitive developer, you'll be passionate about collaborating with and contributing to the professional growth of your team. You'll also be comfortable working with other specialists such as UX Designers, product experts, Test Analysts and, of course, our customers.
You'll be working on a modern JDK (we currently use Amazon Corretto 17) and with a variety of approaches such as pair programming, automated testing, and continuous integration - all backed by DevOps technologies such as Chef, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Terraform, Packer and Docker. Our culture encourages continuous improvement, so we’ll be looking to you to investigate new tech, frameworks, and processes, to help drive us forward.
Our Assessment Process
Your application will be reviewed by our Principal Developers. If selected, you’ll be invited to an interview, where you will:
Work on a Java coding task with one of our Developers.
Discuss a piece of your code that you are proud of (please submit this in advance).
Have a chat with two of our Principal Developers to learn more about you and for you to learn about us.
We aim to complete the entire process, from application to job offer, within two weeks. Apply now and let's build something amazing together!
About Us
Heywood combines a passion for software with Agile methodologies to create modern software and data solutions and services for businesses, pension providers and third parties that help transform how their members and customers manage their lifelong financial journeys.
Working for an expanding established market leader, you will have a real voice to influence our evolution. Continued learning and progression is ingrained in our daily life, encouraged through a variety of forums from e-learning subscriptions and a down-tools day (“Hive Day”) and communities of practice for learning and experimentation. Our open culture encourages wide participation and innovation.
We also reward our hard work through regular socials, organised by our people. Socials events include fiercely competitive bake-offs, Pride month office parties, sporting events, games nights and much more!
We are committed to a hybrid working model, combining remote and office-based working.
Discover more at https://www.heywood.co.uk/careers
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EDI statement
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Heywood is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Heywood.
About the Company
Heywood has successfully driven quality pension administration outcomes for almost 50 years. Our mission is to make pension management simple, seamless and stress-free. Data and innovation drive our technology-enabled solutions; we aim to transform how members navigate their financial journeys and take pride in providing the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle industry challenges. Our trusted experts are dedicated to providing exceptional support to help pension schemes and providers streamline processes and save tim... Know more
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