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Java Developer
Remote or option to work hybrid from Edinburgh office - Permanent/Full Time
About BR-DGE
BR-DGE is an award winning FinTech founded in Edinburgh. Our platform enables e-commerce and technology businesses to have the freedom and flexibility to redefine the way they handle payments.
Since our inception in 2018 we have been leading the way in the future of payment orchestration. Our products enable enterprise businesses to optimise their payment infrastructure and create frictionless digital payment experiences for their end users. Now with a global reach, our customer base is made up of incredible brands and household names from across the travel, retail and gambling sectors and it’s growing fast! Our world class partners include Visa and Worldpay and we’re continuing to build a strong partner network with the biggest players in the payments industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of BR-DGE!
The journey so far has been incredible, but we’re just getting started and with ambitious growth plans, we’re now looking for more exceptional talent to join our team.
All BR-DGE Builders receive the following benefits:
Flexible and remote working
Remote working allowance
33 days holiday including public holidays
Your birthday as a day off
Family healthcare
Life insurance
Employee assistance programme
A culture that champions rapid career progression
Investment in your learning and development
Regular team events & socials
Become a BR-DGE Builder
About the Role
Our product is only as good as the people behind it, and we are going through an exciting period of growth. As one of our Java Developers, you will work in a team who play a key role in the delivery of our company’s ambitious plans and to develop our innovative product offering.
Note that this is NOT a Senior or Lead role.
Tech Stack
Our teams mainly work with the following:
- Java/Spring Boot 3
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins CI/CD
- Gradle
- AWS
- RabbitMQ
- Couchbase
Location
Remote or Hybrid based in the UK; our office is based in central Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from Haymarket station, and whilst being local is an advantage it is not essential.
About you
- You have a good knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and the key Spring frameworks.
- You have an understanding of message-driven microservice architectures.
- Ideally, you have some knowledge and experience in messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- You have some experience with databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, Couchbase, Mongo DB, etc.) and an understanding of data models.
- You are familiar with cloud computing concepts and DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, Jenkins, etc.)
- Ideally, you have got experience of building REST API with Java
- You have high development standards in terms of code quality, code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
- You have demonstrated ability to understand and implement product requirements.
- You have an appetite for taking on challenges and leveraging new technologies.
- You have good verbal and written communication skills.
- You have experience working with Agile.
The type of person we'd love to meet
- An experienced Java developer with a proven track record of success within a similar, challenging environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- A strong relationship builder who will challenge and collaborate.
- Well-organised and able to track multiple workflows.
- A great team player and all-round good human being!
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (expectations and range can be discussed during initial interview)
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays and a 1-day allocation for your birthday!
- Flexible working
- Family healthcare
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Remote working allowance
- A culture that champions rapid career progression
- Investment in your learning, development, and career progression
- Regular team events & socials
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