Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Developer to join a Local Authority in Exeter on an interim contract basis.
As a Digital Developer, you’ll play a vital role in helping design, evolve and support our strategic API Management system, together with helping to skill share across the team.
About the role
As a Digital Developer you will be responsible for:
- Building new Java classes to extend our API Management platform
- Developing and extending Python-based AWS Lambda APIs
- Working with the Solutions Architect to design and deliver product features
- Technically Lead the team, including mentoring junior developers
- Assisting testing and peer reviews of technical delivery
- Providing technical advice to internal users of the system
About you
The ideal candidate for this position must have:
- A working knowledge of implementing or supporting REST APIs using an API Management solution (e.g. WSO2, Apigee).
- Highly proficient in Python and Java development.
- Experience of building unit tests with Junit and mocking frameworks, e.g. Mockito.
- Demonstrable knowledge of using Amazon AWS services including Lambda, EC2 and experience of the AWS CodePipeline.
Experience which is not essential but desirable includes:
- Development experience using Spring and Spring Boot.
- Good understanding of Linux shell scripts (e.g. bash).
- Integration experience using REST APIs and JSON.
- Working knowledge of Auth and Auth protocols, including OAuth2 and API keys.
About the company
Local Authority employees contribute to the local community whilst working in a dynamic, fair and flexible environment. Whoever you are and whatever your background, working in local government gives you the opportunity not only to develop your career, but also to make a difference in people's lives.
What’s on offer
Pay Rate: £525 per day Inside IR35
Contract type: 6 month contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.
Hours: Monday – Friday 40hrs per week
How to apply
If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed, or would love to find out more information, either
- Hit the apply button now and follow the steps
- Contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200
- Email your CV to tk@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Accountancy and Finance and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £350* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Taylor Kirkham on refer@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk remembering to include your details as well.
*T’s & C’s apply.