Lead Java Developer

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Fullstack Java Developer
Location: Remote with 2 days per month onsite in London.
Rate £500.00 Outside IR35
Pharmaceutical Experience is Essential 

We are seeking a Fullstack Java Developer with a strong background in web application development. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a numerate discipline or possess an equivalent qualification in computer sciences. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Java web application developer is required.

The role involves developing full stack greenfield applications from inception through to development and deployment. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, and Redshift, is required. Knowledge of big data tools such as Hadoop and Spark, as well as a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, is beneficial.

Technologies:

Java, Scala, Spring, Hibernate
JSP, Servlets, REST
JavaScript, jQuery, React, Redux, Typescript, CSS, SCSS
JUnit, ScalaTest, Cucumber, WebDriver & TDD
Jenkins
Apache Tomcat, nginx
Redshift, MariaDB
Bash scripts
Python
Experience:

Experience developing full stack greenfield applications from inception to development and deployment.
Pharmaceutical or Medical experience is essential
Experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, S3, Redshift.
Experience of big data and tools such as Hadoop, Spark, etc.
Knowledge and experience of object orientated programming and associated concepts.
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of open source and commercial technologies.
Good understanding of databases and related concepts.
Should have sound knowledge of HTML and associated Web Technologies.
Experience of agile methodologies.
Experience of teamwork and effective communication and being a mentor

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