About the job
As part of your daily work you will:
- Design and code Java backend applications using a test-driven development approach.
- Focus on the quality of your codebase (refactoring, testing, clean code).
- Be involved in all phases of the development cycle (from Analysis to Delivery).
- Be accountable for delivering a valuable increment to the Business in every sprint.
- Participate in translating High Level requirements into comprehensive technical design.
- Contribute to continuously improving your team’s way of working.
- Support consumers of your team’s components.
This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding international technology consultancy, where you will gain an excellent understanding of the Software Development cycle using agile methodologies and will be exposed to the newest development technologies. Be part of our professional, collaborative, fun and friendly work environment, where everyone can make a difference.
Qualifications
You must have:
- Technical background (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science or engineering telecommunications)
- Working experience with Java/J2EE (2+ years)
- Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Design and programming
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills (teamwork is key)
- Good English
- Working permit in the EU
Nice to have:
- Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum methodology is a plus)
- Experience developing RESTful Web Services
- Skilled in Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL (Oracle is a plus)
- Spring, Hibernate, iBatis, Maven, GIT, Docker, Jenkins
Additional Information
Whether it’s the joy of working with people at the top of their game or the Merkle social calendar, people love working here – and we hope you will too:
- Attractive and competitive salary.
- Spanish/English lessons.
- Free life and health insurance.
- Career development through Merkle University and LinkedIn Learning.
- Day off on your birthday.
- Annual wellness days.
- Merkle Care Employee Assistance Program.
- Merkle Benefits Club.
- Reduced fee in Andjoy.
- 2 volunteering days per annum.
- Flexible salary remuneration scheme.
Merkle do not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience. At the point of application, the candidate must have the legal right to work in Spain as we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
As part of our Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and as an Equal Opportunities employer, if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process please engage directly with your Recruiter.
