Java Web Developer

Job description

At ScottishPower, we believe people are our strongest asset. We’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

We’re able to continue our recruitment drive because the demand for energy keeps growing. As well as this, our investment in our network and continual search for innovative ways to generate and distribute energy means we can offer a wide range of exciting careers in a stable industry.

Being innovative within the utilities digital marketplace, we are highly adaptive, delivering key customer benefits within the digital arena which includes web, mobile and applications.

Leading application design and implementation, the Java Developer will work within an agile environment where responsibility is given for delivery of assigned work projects.

This opportunity will progress with new technologies which makes this a fantastic opportunity for aspiring individuals to work within our Digital Application and Mobile Web or our Technical Development environments.

Desired Skills & Experience

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• Practical experience in software development
• Strong java development skills
• Ability to work in a highly-collaborative Agile team and on own initiative
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills

Minimum Criteria

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent technical knowledge in Java/J2EE web applications
• Experience in Java Web frameworks (e.g. Spring/Spring Web Flow)
• Experience in Web Application Servers (e.g. Tomcat or WebSphere),
• Integrating to, and exposing services to 3rd party systems via Web Services
• Experience of relational database technologies and SQL
• Ability to work in a highly-collaborative Agile team and on own initiative
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with Web Content management systems (e.g. Alterian)
• Experience of a continuous deployment environment, with source control and managed
• Experience with working in Agile Development technique

This Opportunity will offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Pension plan

• Share incentive plan

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave provisions

• Childcare Vouchers

• Enhanced annual leave

• Caring and development breaks

• Training and development