A leading provider of health data analytics solutions is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Java Software Engineer to join a small team to help maintain and extend the capabilities of the platform. A Data Analytics platform has been developed with:

• Java Client
• Java Servlets
• Relational databases for configuration and fact data

Duties

• To get to know the existing code-base with a view to modification and bug fixing
• To incorporate new functionality into the product in consultation with other team members
• To provide second and third line support for product issues and queries

Essential

• Degree in Computing, Maths, Engineering, Science or equivalent
• Strong back-end and front-end Java development background
• Some experience of JavaScript
• Ability to think independently, creatively and flexibly
• Strong Object-Oriented Design skills
• Extensive Structured Query Language (SQL) experience, in particular in the area of query optimisation and understanding SQL query plans
• Ability to learn and maintain an existing code base as well as writing new code
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, statistical methods
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• Appreciation of computational complexity and optimisation
• Familiarity with Apache Tomcat or Red Hat JBoss EAP
• Some Unix/Linux experience
• Experience with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT)
• Understanding of Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectures

The role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the software that consultants and customers use to make real differences to people’s lives.

The company offer a highly competitive basic salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role will be home working for the foreseeable future, the plan is for a scheduled return to the Bracknell office in due course, however it can be predominantly home based if preferred.