About the role

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.
Modernise legacy integrations, transitioning from Java 8 and Apache Camel to Java 17+ Spring Boot (future upgrade to Java 21).
Build and expose RESTful APIs supporting internal and external consumers.
Implement event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus.
Develop and support applications using MongoDB (NoSQL) and related data access patterns.
Create responsive, user-friendly React frontend components following UI and accessibility standards.
Use Maven for application builds and dependency management.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
Produce and maintain technical documentation and support handoff to operations teams.
Follow Ferguson SDLC standards, coding best practices, and agile delivery processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3-6 years of experience as a Full Stack or Software Developer.
Strong backend experience with Java (8+), Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
Understanding and practical experience with JAVA is a requirement.
Experience with an OOP language or API-based services (REST-based).
Front-end development experience using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience/Knowledge with Azure Kubernetes.
Intermediate-level experience developing REST-style services that deliver responses in both JSON and XML.
Experience building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (Azure Service Bus preferred).
Hands-on experience with NoSQL and Relational databases, preferably MongoDB.
Familiarity with IntelliJ, Eclipse, Maven, BitBucket and GIT/GitHub.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
Must be self-motivated, proactive, creative, and efficient in identifying issues, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-team environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse software technologies and techniques.

Technical Skills (Required / Preferred):

Backend and Integration:

Frontend:

Data and DevOps:

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer