Company

JavaSoftwareReleaseEngineer

knutsford, england, united kingdom; manchester, england, united kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Java Software Release Engineer. Skills: Java, Software Release Engineering, Build Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab Pipelines, Software Delivery Lifecycle. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues; ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives; deliver changes to Java‑based applications from across the bank, ensuring they are delivered in a secure, high‑quality, and repeatable manner

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience; Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information

Eligibility Requirements

Adherence to secure coding practices

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Good level of Java programming competency, solid understanding of how Java applications are built, packaged, and deployed, Hands-on experience building, maintaining, and enhancing build pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines, understanding of the software delivery lifecycle, including source control, build, test, and release activities

Nice to Have

Good understanding of build and release controls, including versioning, dependency management, and promoting artefacts across environments, Well organised, with attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple work requests and adjust priorities as required

What You'll Do.

develop and improve software

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions

Ensuring that code is scalable

and optimized for performance

and release changes to Java‑based applications

maintaining stable and reliable build and release processes

supporting frequent change while upholding engineering and risk standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; participate in code reviews; Partner with other functions and business areas; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation

Communication Scope

communicate complex/sensitive information

Process & Methodology

managing work requests, adjusting priorities

Full Job Description

# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. **Accountabilities** * Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. * Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. * Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. * Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. * Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. * Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. **Analyst Expectations** * To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. * Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise. * Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise. * They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E

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