Lead Back End Software Engineer - Hiring Urgently

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Job Description - Lead Back End Software Engineer - Hiring Urgently

We are eager to add an influential Lead Back End Software Engineer to join our high-achieving team at Target in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
Growing your career as a remote Lead Back End Software Engineer is an awesome opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, project management and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Lead Back End Software Engineer at Target today!

Target Group are a leading business services provider in lending, investments and insurance, creating value for our clients through digital customer journey, outsourcing and operational transformation.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be hands on and build software solutions based on user stories/functional designs as well as spending time proposing/architecting technical solutions and supporting less experienced team members. You are seen as an expert within your technical field, which is specific to Back-End Software Development.

The teamwork in an agile framework however Target has clients with fixed deadlines and budgets that we still need to achieve. This is a fast-paced team, with a new product to complete and launch. It is a very exciting time in Target with lots of modernisation, new technologies and new clients.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Defines solutions, writing complex functional/technical specifications, overseeing development and implementation for Back-End requirements
  • Works with colleagues and client/users to investigate and model business functions, processes, information flows and data structures, using methodical and consistent techniques.
  • Designs large and/or complex programs and program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result
  • Creates and amends programs in accordance with the design.
  • Provide support for existing systems, carrying out investigative work and performing software changes to resolve issues.
  • Plan, design and conduct tests of programs; correct errors and re-test to achieve an error free result.
  • Execute and document all work in accordance with agreed standards.
  • Take part in evaluations and reviews of programming methods, tools and standards.
  • Takes an active part in Software Engineering policy making.
  • Support change brought about through Software Engineering activities, showing understanding, imagination and creativity.
  • Takes full responsibility for Back-End Development solutions for a significant or crucial segment of a project where advice and decisions will have a measurable bearing on the profitability or effectiveness of the organisation.
  • Provides guidance and assistance to colleagues in any aspect of program design, creation, testing and documentation

We're looking for experienced Back-End Developers who are used to delivering solutions using Java with minimal support, ideally within the Financial Services/ Fintech industry.

You'll be an expert in:

  • Java 17+
  • Spring Core and Boot
  • Junit5 and Mockito
  • REST API design
  • MySQL or similar relational DBs
  • MongoDB or similar NoSQL technologies
  • AWS and securing back-ends
  • Secure Software Development Practises

The following skills are desirable:

  • Architecture
  • GraphQL
  • Apache Camel
  • Docker / Kubernetes / Helm
  • CI / CD
  • Terraform

The successful candidate will also be able to work within Agile teams and understand Agile ways of working, confidently contributing to Tech decisions, design and prioritising roadmap for technical debt.

In addition to your basic salary (starting from £75,000, depending on experience), we offer a comprehensive, flexible and market-competitive benefits package. Our flexible benefits package allows you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle.

Core Benefits

  • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Discretionary Company Performance Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
  • Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
  • My Recognition
  • Confidential access to health and wellbeing support
  • 4 x Salary Life Insurance

Our flexible benefits scheme gives employees access to additional benefits to supplement their core package:

  • Pension Contribution – Salary Sacrifice
  • Critical Illness Cover + Dental Insurance
  • Gym Flex
  • Hello Fresh / Taste Card / Gourmet Card
  • RAC Breakdown Cover
  • Charitable Payroll Giving
  • Technology loans

We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.

Grow your future with us!


Benefits of working as a Lead Back End Software Engineer in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom:


● Excellent Benefits Package
● Room for Advancement
● Leading Industry Pay
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