Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.
• Modernise legacy integrations, transitioning from Java 8 and Apache Camel to Java 17+ Spring Boot (future upgrade to Java 21).
• Build and expose RESTful APIs supporting internal and external consumers.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus.
• Develop and support applications using MongoDB (NoSQL) and related data access patterns.
• Create responsive, user-friendly React frontend components following UI and accessibility standards.
• Use Maven for application builds and dependency management.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and support handoff to operations teams.
• Follow Ferguson SDLC standards, coding best practices, and agile delivery processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of experience as a Full Stack or Software Developer.
• Strong backend experience with Java (8+), Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Understanding and practical experience with JAVA is a requirement.
• Experience with an OOP language or API-based services (REST-based).
• Front-end development experience using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience/Knowledge with Azure Kubernetes.
• Intermediate-level experience developing REST-style services that deliver responses in both JSON and XML.
• Experience building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (Azure Service Bus preferred).
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL and Relational databases, preferably MongoDB.
• Familiarity with IntelliJ, Eclipse, Maven, BitBucket and GIT/GitHub.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, creative, and efficient in identifying issues, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse software technologies and techniques.

Technical Skills (Required / Preferred):

Backend and Integration:

• Java 8+ (moving to Java 17 and Java 21).
• Spring Boot, Apache Camel (legacy support).
• RESTful API design and development.
• Azure Service Bus (event-driven messaging).

Frontend:

• React
• JavaScript / Script
• HTML5 CSS3

Data and DevOps:

• MongoDB (NoSQL)
• Maven
• Jenkins CI/CD
• Git based version control
• Cloud-based application development (Azure preferred).