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Lead Software Engineer

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Aker Systems

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London, England

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February 22, 2025

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👤    Role

Software Engineer specializing in backend service development for a government client at Aker Systems.

👤    Who you are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. • You have at least five years of software development experience, particularly in Java programming with Spring Boot. • You are experienced in integrating with backend services such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or S3. • You have strong knowledge of Agile development, continuous delivery, and DevOps environments. • You are fluent in test-driven development, Git-based version control, and cloud services such as AWS. • You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for your work.

📑    What the job involves

• Design, develop, document, and deploy new or enhanced backend features that meet functional and non-functional business requirements. • Actively participate in story elaboration and estimation to assist with project planning and execution. • Build small, frequent releases that maintain project momentum and reliability. • Closely collaborate with teammates in cross-functional feature teams to support skill-sharing and redundancy in project work. • Optimize and manage continuous deployment pipelines for streamlined software delivery. • Maintain operational responsibility for backend services to ensure performance, availability, and security.

⚡    Company Benefits

• Competitive salary structure. • 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays. • Company-paid medical insurance and life assurance (4x basic salary). • Pension scheme with employer contributions. • Access to Perks at Work, Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan options. • Additional voluntary benefits, including dental insurance, critical illness cover, and a virtual GP service.

🚀    DEI Insights

Values & Commitments

• Aker Systems is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values individuals of all backgrounds. • The company embraces differences in opinions, recognizing that diversity fosters innovation and problem-solving. • Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs, ensuring equal opportunity for all. • The organization maintains a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal attributes. • Employees are encouraged to contribute to a culture of collaboration, openness, and respect.

Our take

• Aker Systems demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity by valuing employees from all backgrounds and identities. • The company actively promotes an inclusive and respectful workplace, reinforcing its dedication to equal opportunity. • Aker recognizes that diversity fosters innovation, allowing employees to contribute unique perspectives that drive better solutions. • Its policies emphasize fair treatment, focusing recruitment and progression on merit rather than personal characteristics. • The company's open and supportive culture ensures employees feel valued and empowered in the workplace.

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