Senior Java Fullstack Engineer
On site
Manchester, United Kingdom
£ 75,000 / year
Full Time
15-04-2025
Job Specifications
Hybrid Role - 2 days a week in Manchester offices
I have a number of Senior Java Full Stack roles for a Global Insurance Business who are currently disrupting the industry. They have strong ambitions to continue growing and are always seeking the brightest people to join them on their journey.
Currently, they have their Software Development mainly based in their European offices, however, as their need for innovative technical solutions grows they are hiring more tech people including building a team based in their Manchester offices. They are looking for enthusiastic and confident technical people who will successfully balance creating early results with a sustainable and solid implementation of insurance systems. You should have a positive can-do attitude and should embody a just-do-it mindset that delivers results. You will actively collaborate with business specialists, IT developers, UX specialists and IT operations every day – across 6 different countries.
Currently, they are looking for a number of Senior Java Full Stack Developers, who will be responsible for the development of their in-house insurance systems with a strong focus on usability, scalability, and maintainability. You will help the business to understand needs and requirements in a structured manner, identifying opportunities whilst seeking new business and tech opportunities by keeping yourselves up to date. You will be working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a focus on inspiring and mentoring colleagues, demonstrating best practices in your field of expertise. You will influence the choice of technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches and will be working through the whole SDLC.
To apply I am looking for Senior Java Developers, with experience working with Product Owners and End Users to deliver business-specific applications through the whole Development Life Cycle. Whilst being an expert in Java, you will also have strong skills in other technologies such as Python, MSSQL, Postgres, JavaScript/Typescript, React/AngularJS, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes and GCP. Ideally, you will be experienced in the in-house development of specialist CRM systems with any Insurance or case management being desirable but not essential
If you are interested, please either apply online or call Gill Twist on 07596871013 or apply online.
Please note, that these roles are Hybrid with 2 days per week in their Manchester City Offices.
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