Senior Java Developer with Big Data specialization

Company Description

Mobica | Be Extraordinary_  

Mobica helps businesses build pioneering experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Manchester UK with offices across Europe and US, we partner with businesses across multiple industries - from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive - providing them with access to incredible talent and engineering expertise across the entire technology stack

Mobica Way

• Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - our work is already all around you. Almost all of our long term customers are instantly recognisable global brands developing some of the most interesting products and services you are using today and will use in the future. Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today’s amazing customer experiences. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary. 
• Empowered Mobicans driving their own careers – we empower our people to develop their skills and move forward in their careers. Our people are treated like partners, are encouraged to share knowledge and push the boundaries. We are there to help you with the opportunities to advance, learn and grow.
• Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - in Mobica you are listened to and valued. We are building open communication and a safe environment. We've made it our mission to create a working environment where all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities. 

• We believe that employees should be happy – Mobica is a place where talented minds are recognised, nurtured and valued. We are early adopters of the hybrid working practices, you define the way where you work more productive - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. In addition to the competitive salary you are getting access to a range of virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and get new friends.  Fruit and snacks are in the office to make your mood good. 

Job Description

Our Customer is a global leader in providing innovative payment solutions, dedicated to driving forward-thinking initiatives that shape the future of financial technology. Our team is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Engineer with expertise in Big Data technologies to join our dynamic team. As a Java Engineer, you will play a crucial role in preparing the architecture, enhancing, and building next-generation products that leverage both Java programming and Big Data processing capabilities. You will have the opportunity to lead initiatives, evaluate cutting-edge technologies, and drive solution architecture to scale our products to highly functional, secure, performant, and resilient platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Write software code that complies with design specifications and meets security and Java best practices.
• Participate in all stages of development from design through implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expertise for major components and application domains.
• Drive development using Java, Spring, Microservices and Rest-based APIs
• Contribute to financial planning and roadmap planning for new and existing initiatives.
• Collaborate across engineering teams and leaders in product development, operations, security, and platform teams.
• Enable and inspire teams to an innovation mindset, high levels of engagement, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with partners in program management, product office, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Coach/mentor junior engineers and assist in hiring top software engineers.
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives with competing timelines and demands.
• Act decisively on continuous improvements to processes/tools for better developer efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, with 4+ years of software development experience, or a Master's with 2+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with development and programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Know-how related to front-end development in React would be advantageous.
• Experience with Agile development incorporating continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Good communication skills and ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise way
• Experience with creating data-driven business solutions and solving data pr