Java Developer (API Gateway)

Why this role matters

The Engineering team at Vonage is a fast growing group of talented engineers. Software Engineers here face multiple challenges associated with high performance, distributed systems, and processing large volumes of data in real time. We are looking for a Software Engineer that is both skilled in coding with Java, Python, Go or C# and Kubernetes, AWS & Terraform to join our API Gateway team. This is a product that offers a consistent and secure way for our customers to access our services - and this is done using Kubernetes as well as Java for building new services.

Our Engineers work on an exciting mix of both greenfield and existing projects, giving them an opportunity to explore new technologies.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, CONTINUE READING BELOW…….

What you will do

• Working on different aspects of the core product and associated tools, (server-side or user-interfaces depending on the team you'll join)
• Assisting with in-life maintenance, testing, debugging and documentation of deployed services
• Coding
• Designing new features.
• Creating the supporting functional and technical specifications.
• Estimating the effort required to develop and implement.
• Developing and unit testing new features.
• Supporting release and implementation of developed features.
• Adhering to coding standards development processes.

What you will bring

• Strong programming knowledge, concurrency and server-side experience - preferably Java, but happy to consider people with strong Go, Python or C# experience (but would need to willing to learn Java)
• Solid Kubernetes & Terraform experience is a must
• Experience with AWS 
• An understanding of Object Oriented Design and standard design patterns.
• Experience of multi-threaded, 3-tier architectures, web services and caching.
• A familiarity with SQL & NoSQL databases
• Able to develop in a Unix/Linux environment, including basic sys-admin and scripting (shell, perl).
• Ability and willingness to work in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt working style to meet objectives.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members

What is required for application

• Being disruptive. Getting things done. With smart people. Enjoying knowing that the work we do is having a global impact by enabling never before imagined communications.
• We have big goals, and we want the people who join us to be self-confident, focused on customers and delivery, and who are structured and committed in their approach. We iterate quickly, we fail fast, we take smart chances. We value those who will help us continue this spirit
• Values matter at Vonage. We are on a mission to bring value for consumers and enterprises through global cloud based communications.
• But just as important as delivering value is how we deliver that value.
• We believe in integrity. Both personally and professionally. We believe in empowering our employees and are actively seeking entrepreneurs in training who want to help build something larger.
• We have gotten to this point by being committed, passionate, and focused on getting things done. We need more people like us. If this appeals to you then we encourage you to apply.

What is in it for you

Unlimited paid annual leave

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Life assurance

Income Protection

Cycle to work scheme

Payroll Giving for Charities

Train Season Ticket Loan

Private Medical

Dental & Eye Cover

Gym Membership Loan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Career progression

Training  

Industry conferences as a team or individual

Work laptop

Social meetups, i.e. yearly Hackathons, etc

Quarterly tech talks

Training  

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