Position: Java Developer
Company: Valtech
Category: Java
Experience required: 2y
English level: upper

**The opportunity**

We are looking for a Middle Java Developer to join a big project from the UK. The client is a large global company with several digital retailers. It is the number one destination for shoppers who value flexible payment options. It receives over 2.2 million visits every day. The client is focused on modernizing its existing systems and platforms, utilizing a wider variety of modern, cloud-based technologies.

**The Ideal Candidate**

— 2+ years of Java development experience;
— knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot;
— proven experience with setting up, building and maintaining microservices architectures;
— experience of working with REST-based APIs and integrations with third party systems;
— knowledge of (and certification with) one or more cloud provider landscapes and their services for AWS, Azure or GCP;
— solid understanding of scaling, monitoring and logging when using cloud services for building applications;
— proven experience with setting up and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines;
— experience with Docker and Kubernetes, preferably in enterprise environments;
— experience with infra-as-code solutions like Terraform;
— experience or affinity with Commerce and Experience platforms;
— bachelor or Master in Computer Science or equivalent;
— excellent spoken and written English;
— experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

**Optional:**
— experience in other modern languages and frameworks like C#, Typescript, NodeJS, GoLang and Python or at least desire to learn one of them. Supporting a multitude of languages is preferable.

**The Role**

As a Middle/Senior Java Developer you’ll be expected to:
— be responsible for delivering the stories by creating scalable, resilient, and performant code.
— participate in workshops to help identify and refine user requirements;
— participate in the iterative design of the system, contributing effectively to technical conversations and apply knowledge of principles and patterns to problems;
— be able to think independently, work through problems and challenge decisions where appropriate;
— be able to work to a defined set of project technical standard;
— work effectively on the code base with the team using managed source control systems, branching strategies, and good development practices.

As a consultant, you are expected to develop expertise both in technology and in communicating complex concepts and rationale to non-techies. We’ll encourage and support this with frequent opportunities to share ideas internally. We also have consultants frequently deliver at regional, national and global conferences.

**What Balance Means to Us**

— a modern office, comfortable work environment, and the best available tools;
— 20 working days of vacation;
— medical insurance;
— sick leave (up to 20 days a year);
— unpaid leave (up to 20 days a year);
— exceptional days off (2 days);
— private entrepreneur leave (2 days).
— ability to participate in Global Valtech R&D initiatives.