Endava is hiring a Senior Developer/ Technical Lead - Java

Overview We are looking for a skilled and experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in object-oriented programming, strong experience with Spring, and practical frontend experience with React JS. This role requires a collaborative mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and an interest in developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, reusable Java applications. • Build and consume RESTful APIs to enable backend-to-frontend integration • Apply object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and clean code techniques. • Build automated unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito. • Develop and maintain frontend components using React JS, JavaScript, and related technologies. • Analyze requirements and propose effective technical solutions considering functional and non-functional requirements. • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support. • Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and operation. • Develop and optimize SQL queries for relational databases like DB2 or Oracle. • Work with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ; IBM MQ experience is a plus. • Use tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, and Docker in daily development and deployment workflows. • Write and maintain documentation of software components and code. • Conduct and participate in peer code reviews and design discussions. • Ensure performance, security, and availability of applications. • Apply software design standards, guidelines, and design patterns. • Identify and address technical risks and issues; propose and implement practical solutions. • Maintain a proactive attitude toward learning and adopting new tools and frameworks. ________________________________________ Required Skills and Qualifications • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional IT qualification. • Proven experience in Java development, preferably with Java 8 or higher. • Strong knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Junit, and Mockito. • Demonstrated experience in frontend development using React JS and JavaScript. • Hands-on experience with relational databases (DB2 or Oracle). • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation. • Familiarity with RabbitMQ, XML/XSD, Git, Maven, Docker, and Jenkins. • Knowledge of software design principles, OOP, and design patterns. • Broad experience in IT projects and an understanding of enterprise systems architecture. • Good understanding of software development processes, CI/CD • Awareness of DevOps tools/practices is beneficial. • Ability to write clean, testable, maintainable, and efficient code. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. • Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality results. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, including code reviews and knowledge sharing. ________________________________________ Nice to have • Exposure to Apache Camel or other integration frameworks. • Experience working in Banking or Payments industry