Junior Backend Developer

at  Harris Computer

i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, are currently recruiting for a Junior Backend Developer, skilled in Java. This is a full-time, permanent, remote-working opportunity and there is a requirement to visit the i2 Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).
We are seeking a motivated backed and talented Junior Java Developer with a strong foundation in Java, and Java enterprise libraries, to join one of our core development teams and help us enhance our i2 products and services, which are used by more than 2000 law enforcement, national security, military and major commercial organizations in 130 countries across the world.
The ideal candidate will work closely with our Senior Developers to develop and maintain robust and scalable backend systems. If you are passionate about backend development, don’t shy away from a fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn and grow within a highly efficient and productive team, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT US

Our intelligence analysis software tools help analysts transform data in real-time enabling customers to better leverage data and to detect, disrupt and defeat sophisticated threats. Customers are better able to track critical missions across law enforcement, fraud and financial crime, military defense and national security. https://i2group.com
 
As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

In performing this role your core duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in developing and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side logic using Java and its enterprise libraries
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, frontend developers, and product managers, to ship new vertical features
• Ensuring the technical feasibility of feature designs and optimize solutions for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementing solutions capable of working with relational databases and text search engines
• Conducting thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues
• Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices