OverviewThe IT team is responsible for the delivery, support and maintenance of Handelsbanken PLC’s Core Banking systems encompassing Platforming, Risk, Payments, Lending and Customer Data. The team is expanding and requires an additional

Java Developer

with expertise in the full software development life cycle. The core skillset is Java, but the ideal candidate should also have knowledge of front-end and back-end development. The successful applicant will be part of a new and dynamic team and should have a strong sense of responsibility within the team and the wider business.

Main Responsibilities

Use their own initiative to work with Senior Java Development, UI/UX Development and Agile Transformation to help shape, architect and deliver greenfield/brownfield/integration applications employing best design and development practice

Positively effective at systems analysis, solving technical problems and development excellence given the constraints of the Bank’s environment

Follow cross-functional development best practice, including but not restricted to, Functional and Non-Functional Analysis, Application Architecture, Design, Coding and Unit Testing, Technical Documentation, Functional and Non-Functional Testing (Manual and Automated), Continuous Integration/Testing/Delivery.

Be able to function in a culture of Agile Development (Scrum/Kanban, Amigos, Estimating, Planning, Sprints, Demos, Retrospectives)

Be able to write Agile Epics/Stories using techniques such as BDD/Gherkin

Be Delivery-focused rather than Task-focused

Continuously seek to improve on Velocity, Lead/Cycle Time, Quality and Process.

Document solutions with visual impact (e.g. Visio and PowerPoint over Word)

Estimating, planning, managing tasks and reporting on progress.

Work with the Atlassian suite of Tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket) for tracking progress and KPI monitoring.

Build and maintain good close relationships with Stakeholders at all levels (Management, Business, Legacy Developers, QAs, Infrastructure, IT Security)

Ideal Candidate

Professional experience in a Software Product / IT Development sphere

Demonstrate server-side software coding maturity using Java 11+ but also knowledge of SQL (DB2 / SQL Server / Postgres preferred).

Demonstrate excellent use of Design Patterns / Micro Services/ RESTful APIs

Basic capability in UI Development using advanced JavaScript (React and Node.js preferred) HTML, CSS

Working in a Technical Agile environment (e.g. Build tools, Static/Dynamic code analysis, CI/CD e.g. Jenkins/TeamCity)

Company InformationHandelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers. The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race, veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

What is in it for you?

We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.

Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.

A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).

Application stepsYour journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will review your details and, if you match the role requirements, will contact you to arrange a phone conversation. If there is a mutual fit, you will be invited to participate in an interview. There will be a three-stage interview process with a mix of technical assessments and competency interviews. If you need support during the interview process, our Talent Acquisition team can help—please email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.

Additional information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Banking

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