Java Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Java Developer Business Unit: CIO, Digital Solutions, Virgin Money Giving Salary: Starting from£26,000 -£34,000 per annum DOELocation: UK, FlexibleContract Type: PermanentFeeling Insatiably Curious about your next adventureWere at our best when we have something to drive us forward, a belief that underlines who we are and what we do. Our Purpose. We want to make people happier about moneyand that idea starts with every single one of us here at Virgin Money.In our quest to make things better, we never stop looking at how every bit of fundraising works. We sweat the small stuff because we know it makes a big difference for our customers. But at the heart of this are our peoplewho we couldnt do without. Ourbold and brilliant colleagues who bring their A game every single day. The question isare you ready to bring yoursOur Virgin Money Givingplatform brings people together and helps them change our world for the better, one challenge at a time. We want to make a difference, not a profit. So, unlike some other fundraising websites, we dont take a penny for ourselves.And we pass on Gift Aid in full. Which means moremoneygoes to the causes that you care about.Were looking for a Java Developer with a real passion for what they do, if youre looking for a new role that gives something back Then you may have just found it! Our Digital Solutions Virgin Money Giving team helps our customers raise millions everyyear for good causes. We love what we do and its a truly exciting time to join the team!So, whats missingWe are looking for a Java Developer who is ambitious and loves the techy side of being a technologist but also someone who will ensure that the customer experience is always at the heart of it.We believe that collaboration is key, with Agile at the heart of everything we do. We arent perfect (who is) but we strive to improve by iterating as we go. Were looking for someone who can not only help us continue to disrupt the not-for-profit fundraisingsector, but who can also play a role in shaping and making us better at what we do. Our Virgin Money Giving team work on a mixture of projects and BAU to continue to develop our product to make our customers love us. Our ideal applicant will have knowledgeand some experience of engineering automation practices, with a thirst to learn about the DevOps practices of continuous integration and continuous deployment. We are looking for technologists; not just with a passion for technology but someone who also caresabout the delivering engaging customer experiences.Day to day youll be:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Squad delivering work in Sprints.
• Contributing to standard Agile planning ceremonies (sprint planning, sprint retrospective) as well as Daily Stand Ups.
• Working as part of a multi-skilled agile development team, executing high quality code changes and supporting delivery on our Java application.
• Delivering changes via a continuous delivery pipeline as well as being part of an exciting technical transformation journey
• Working in fast paced and friendly environment where you will have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, as well as supporting an ambitious business with an exciting future.

To be successful youll need to bring:

• Previous experience of working as a Developer ideally with Mobile App experience and sound knowledge of the following:- Java/J2EE- MySQL (or similar)- Junit- HTML, Javascript, CSS and JMS also beneficial- Source control experience (GitHub, etc.)
• Experience of agile, DevOps and continuous delivery methodologies would be an advantage

We work best we all work together so youll need to be team player with a real motivation for being at the forefront of what we do and the enthusiasm and the drive to always look for ways to make things better.Our aim is to nurture a skilled, diverse and committed workforce where every individualregardless of backgroundcan share our purpose, reach their potential and be rewarded appropriately for their contribution to our success. There is a lot to learnbut you will be supported every step of the way by our Technical Leads and wider team.Overall, your attitude and approach are just as important as the experience and skills that you will bring.RED HOT Rewards A generous holiday package and the option to buy more! Private Medical Insurance - with the option to extend to family members. Pension! A market leading pensionwell top up your contributions too. Flexible benefitscustomise your rewards to work for you!Inclusion at Virgin MoneyInclusion is at the heart of everything we do here at Virgin Money. Its good for you, its good for us and its amazing for our customers. We know that great minds dont think alike, so we rely on your diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgroundsto be the best we can possibly be. Got any questions about this or need some support with your application Wed love to hear from you so get in touch with our friendly team at orPoint to noteAt the minute, depending on which team you are joining, lots of us are working from home. This is something that may change over time, and if so, we will come together in one of our hub locations, giving you the chance to meet your new colleagues in person.We will of course, make sure you have the IT equipment to access our systems and to interact digitally with your new team and colleagues, but we thought it best to let you know this in advance, so you can make sure you are set up to work safely and productively.If you have any questions on this let us know!Now the legal bitIf we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing 3 years worth of satisfactory references.