Java Developer

Job description

Role: Java Developer

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Travel: Possibility for travel to client sites throughout the UK

We have Software Developer roles available across the following Accenture career levels depending on skills and experience:

Software Developer Analyst: Up to £30,800+

Software Developer Senior Analyst: Up to £39,820+

Software Developer Specialist / Team Lead: Up to £51,480+

Job Type: Permanent

Reference: 00579132

Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.

Accenture Technology powers our clients to achieve high performance with best in class established and emerging technologies. We are able to extend our technology and business capabilities by working closely with market leaders and innovators to provide our clients with the best specialised skills and tailored solutions.

With Accenture Technology you will deliver everything from point solutions for a single business function to large, long term outsourcing services, to complex systems integration installations spanning multiple businesses and functions.

We are focused on aligning IT with business priorities, enabling a digital Accenture and driving down the cost of IT, while working to provide all of our employees with the capabilities to run a high-performing business!

Desired profile

Qualifications :

What skills & experience are we looking for?

·  Functional programming experience or significant Java experience is essential
·  Working knowledge of PLAY! framework
·  Working knowledge of Linux or Unix is preferable
·  Prior experience working in Agile development teams
·  Working knowledge of TDD/BDD
·  Knowledge of SCM tools (Git) and a variety of IDE's (Eclipse)
·  Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
·  Highly motivated self-starter
·  Strong verbal and written communications skills
·  Experience working in a client facing environment is preferable

What responsibilities will you have?

·  Agile software development for high profile government services
·  Participation in the community of practice
·  Fix support to regression test and operational test teams
·  Adherence to quality assurance processes
·  Delivery of work to agreed milestones

For some Accenture career levels team management responsibilities will form part of the role.

All applicants should be flexible between Monday and Friday and prepared to work at any of our client locations across the UK.

What's in it for you?

All of our Technology professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialisation. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialised skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with others. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

On top of this, we have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, gym subsidies, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

What are the next steps?

If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.

If relocation is required in applying to this position, the appointment to the role would be considered an employee driven transfer meaning that the employee will be personally responsible for covering all relocation costs and any costs associated with dependents.

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS.

To find out more about the role, our Newcastle Delivery Centre and what it's like to be a part of our brilliant team visit our microsite at www.accenture.com/newcastle

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions—underpinned by the world's largest delivery network—Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2018

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.