Job Description
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer – Java.
You will work in the team responsible for supporting, maintaining and developing changes for the Customer facing Savings & Mortgage websites for our 3 brands YBS, Chelsea and Accord (Java/ Spring MVC architecture).
This is an exciting time to join! We have plans to start working on a key upgrade of the technical platform along with supporting a large Faster Payments implementation.
This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home and some time in our Leeds & Bradford offices.
About the role
As Software Development Engineer - Java, you’ll design, develop, document, and create test automation of software and configuration that delivers value to YBS customers. You will -
Work on delivering and supporting full stack changes to our transactional websites
Perform impact analysis and estimation on requirements and designs
Participate and lead peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing
Ensure that system design meets the current design standards, is appropriate for current architecture and meets future architecture and infrastructure requirements
Provide out of hours support for services
About you
You’ll have excellent knowledge of some of the following software skill sets: Java & Java frameworks, Spring, Web services and XML. In addition, you’ll be able to demonstrate -
Experience of integrating new technologies and creating standards of usage within teams
Great communicator finding ways for non-technical people to understand technical concepts
Strong influencing and negotiation skills bringing people on board to new ways of thinking and working against a strongly regulated financial environment
Desirable skills include:
Apache Struts or Spring MVC
Consuming and exposing web services in both SOAP and REST
XML/XSLT
Experience of vulnerability scanning and mitigations
Have experience of working within IT support environments
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on careers@ybs.co.uk