Kotlin/Java Developer

Kotlin/Java Developer Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Kotlin/Java Developer based in South Yorkshire for an initial 6-month contract. ***INSIDE IR35*** Job Spec: The Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage/view their compliance with a range of software development controls. Primary Responsibilities: · Collaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run products · Design, develop & implement of both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority. All apps use a simple UI framework so not strictly ‘front-end’ development. · Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features. · Proactively work with customers to resolve their issues and respond to feature requests. · Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems · Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity · Be an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scripting Technical Skills & Competencies : · Experience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin) · Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript · Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills · Experience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence. · Understanding of Microservices · Good interpersonal skills · Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/JavaScript · Experience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence Desirable Skills: · Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP · Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD · A background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platforms