Technology Consulting- Senior Java Developer General Information Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: Tech consulting - System Engineering
Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY have a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities.
The Team and the opportunity We're looking for resources with expertise in Java based Technologies to join the group of our System Engineering and Integration team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and guiding the architecture of our Java based applications while actively participating in coding and development. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance strategic architectural decisions with hands-on development work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering.
Your key responsibilities - Lead a team of experienced Java developers to deliver value for your clients.
- Actively participate in coding and development, focusing on complex, high-priority features and modules.
- Design applications, systems or processes by adhering to Enterprise Design Patterns.
- Adhere to and promote architecture standards set as part of the architecture governance.
- Ensure high-quality software delivery through unit-testing, integration testing and performance optimisation.
- Quality assures program specifications and code.
- Create functional design documentation.
- Identify and implement integration tests, automating tests where appropriate.
- Ensure high-quality software delivery through unit-testing, integration testing and performance optimisation.
- Investigate and manage complex production issues.
- Coordinate or escalate defects / problems.
- Coordinate team or release activities.
- Create and demonstrate prototypes / screen designs.
- Supervise and coach junior resources.
- Provide input to governance and status reports.
- Peer reviewing code changes completed by developers.
- Work with cross functional team including project management, quality assurance and release management teams across the organization.
Skills and attributes for success - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming or Information Management.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a software development role.
- Extensive experience with Java frameworks and tools such as Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Rest API, Spring Web Services.
- Experience with ActiveMQ, Kafka and messaging technologies.
- Solid experience with database design and technologies (relational and non-relational).
- Experience in front end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSP, Angular).
- Ability to develop unit testing (Junit) of code components or complete applications.
- Proficiency in Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD piplelines and containterisation (Docker, Kubernetes) & tools.
- Highly experienced in tools such as GitLab, SonarQube, Maven, NPM, Jenkins
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with stakeholders in order to work through business requirements.
- Experience working on Public Facing complex systems, e.g. real-time systems and/or High-Volume Transaction applications.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle processes, agile development methodologies, software design and testing.
- Technical solution design skills to allow the analyst to determine the optimum solution using the correct blend of technologies to meet a set of defined requirements.
- Experience with variety of delivery methodologies, application development lifecycle and delivery models.
- Experience managing a team of developers.
Soft Skills - Excellent communication skills.
- Build and maintain appropriate relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Ability to assess the benefits and chance of success from potential leads and bringing skilled support and energy to the pursuit strategy for significant engagements.
- Team Player.
- Ability to develop account plans and coordinate delivery of a range of service offerings, building trust by mobilizing the right resources and facilitating consistent quality.
- Self-starter and highly motivated.
- Ability to handle high pressure and fast paced situations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
To qualify for the role, you must have - A bachelor's or master's degree.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Java Development and/or Solution Architecture.
- Excellent communication skills with presentation experience preferred.
- Experience in managing client accounts preferably in a consulting environment.
Ideally, you'll also have - Ability to drive the project and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
- Can operate independently or with minimum supervision.
What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
- Pension
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Discounted health insurance
- Bike to work Scheme
- Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
- Recognition Awards
- The purchase of additional annual leave
- Cash incentives for referrals
- Hybrid Working
- Work Mobile
- Free Gym membership
- TECH MBA paid by EY
- Travel Pass
- Wellness rooms Available in some offices
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Career Progression - When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
- Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Inclusion & Diversity We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world. That's Why, EY.
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