#####Please be aware that this is a hybrid role, meaning you will be required to attend the office regularly. The office is based in Weston-super-Mare.#####
Castelan is a leading furniture care, repair, and warranties organisation, trusted by independent retailers and major UK national brands. We are at an exciting stage of growth and innovation - and we would love for you to be part of IT.
We are expanding our IT development team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that make a real difference to our partners and customers. As a Full Stack Java / J2EE Developer, you will play a key role in shaping modern applications and system platforms that power our business. From requirements analysis and technical architecture to design, development, testing, and deployment - you will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects.
This is your opportunity to work on end-to-end cloud-based projects, build integrations with multiple systems, and contribute to solutions that keep Castelan at the forefront of technology.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Your day-to-day duties as will include:
- Act as a Developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues.
- Participate in application walkthroughs and peer code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
- Create and maintain clear documentation.
- Apply IT software standards and help establish team-specific best practices.
- Build and maintain Java & J2EE applications to support business needs within a complex IT ecosystem.
- Follow best practices for build and deployment.
- Practical and pragmatic approach - willing to get 'hands on' to deliver what is needed.
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- A degree in Computer Science, Technical Science, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience in J2EE software development projects - both front-end and back-end.
- Familiarity with testing practices (junit, integration, system, regression).
- Knowledge of J2EE, RESTful Web Services, and frameworks like React and Struts.
- Strong coding skills in Java, plus any experience with other languages such as C++, Python, Perl, or JavaScript.
- Experience using development tools such as Git,SVN, Eclipse.
- A genuine interest in growing your technical skills and staying ahead of emerging trends.
- Innovative, resourceful, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES (refer to the Competency Framework for definition and level)
A standard of behavioural and technical competencies required of all job roles to help Castelan to achieve a level of excellence.
Behavioural
- Detail-oriented with strong planning skills.
- Able to switch focus quickly to respond to project demands.
- Committed to producing high-quality work within deadlines and frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and organise your own workload.
- A team player who collaborates effectively but can also work independently.
- Adaptable under pressure and proactive when priorities shift.
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for technology and innovation.
Technical
- Experience or interest in container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Build Management, Configuration & Release Management, and Design & Build Enablement.
- Comfortable working with APIs and integrating systems.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure a bonus.
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