Hybrid Java Full Stack Developer

at SS&C Technologies

• Job title: Java Full Stack Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Docker, DynamoDB, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, JUnit, Kubernetes, Mockito, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Postgres, React, Redux, Spring, Spring Boot, SpringBoot, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lichfield, United Kingdom

About the role

• Java Full Stack Developer delivering scalable RESTful APIs and responsive user interfaces for financial services. Collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot/Quarkus.
• Integrate backend services with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Ensure backend security using OAuth2, JWT, HTTPS and API security best practices.
• Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces using React.js, TypeScript, and modern front-end workflows.
• Integrate UIs with backend APIs, including real-time or data-intensive features.
• Implement UI performance, security, accessibility, and compliance best practices.
• Write automated unit, integration, and contract tests.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture improvements.
• Package and deploy backend services using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Work with DevOps teams on containerization, orchestration, and environment management (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Monitor APIs in production using logs, metrics, dashboards, and alerting tools.

Requirements

• Strong Java development skills (Java 11+ preferred).
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of API security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT, and HTTPS.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Experience building production-grade React applications.
• Experience with state management tools (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or Context API).
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in data presentation and UI/UX.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Professional Development Reimbursement, including access to SS&C University
• Competitive holiday scheme
• Competitive benefits designed to support the well-being of our staff
• Hands-On, Team-Customised training throughout your career