About Open Reply:
Open Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in E-commerce and Digital Experience. We work with clients who are looking to incorporate E-commerce solutions, or wanting to migrate from their current platform to something better. As well as our specialist skills in E-commerce and systems integration, we provide the digital transformation wrap that makes your customer journey a delight. Our experience is drawn from consultants working across multiple industries, platforms and cultures. Working closely with our specialist partners Liferay and Shopware, Open Reply are your tailor made solution for cutting edge services that are based on the best of breed across eCommerce, digital, web, apps and flexible platform design.
Role overview:
As a Java Engineer, you will produce scalable software solutions as part of a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will design and create software, write clean and functional code for both the front and back end, and test and fix coding issues. You will integrate with our core delivery team focused on Web, eCommerce, and Mobile enhancements, collaborating alongside a technical project manager and a technical lead to deliver iterative changes across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in hands-on coding for platform development, including designing both client-side and server-side architecture, and building front-end applications with appealing visual design
- Collaborate with our development teams, product managers and data scientists to ideate and improve software, ensuring adherence to best practice and development guidelines
- Develop and manage databases, write effective APIs, and ensure seamless application functionality
- Test, troubleshoot and debug software to ensure responsiveness, efficiency and security, including creating security and data protection settings
- Oversee release preparation, handle Level 3 support tickets when needed, and write clear technical documentation
- Push technical innovation through low risk and iterative changes, and build applications with a mobile responsive design
About the candidate:
- A minimum Bachelor’s or Master's degree (2.1 or higher) is required in IT, Computer Science, or in a Technology-related field
- Experienced developing desktop and mobile applications with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python, PHP) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g.Node.js)
- Familiarity with common stacks, databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache), version control systems (Git), UI/UX design and Agile environments (Scrum)
- Knowledge of front-end languages (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) and frameworks (e.g. Angular, React) are a plus
- Basic Linux skills and experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) are a plus
- You have excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a keen eye for detail and are committed to delivering high quality results
- You are naturally curious and eager to learn new skills, with a passion for technology
Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.