Senior Java Developer

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DigitasLBi is on the look out to recruit a Senior Java Technologist to work on a diverse portfolio and innovative projects.

We’re currently looking for like-minded technologists who are keen to solve interesting problems for high-traffic, high-profile clients across a range of devices. You’ll have gained commercial acumen throughout your career and understand the nature of working for a digital agency. You must be prepared and excited to join a multi-disciplined technical group with a strong community, team culture, regular off-project workshops and an opinionated but collaborative mindset.

We’re looking for keen technologists with:

- Experience in building web sites for well-known brands and experience in working for a web agency on design led projects

- Deep understanding of Java and associated technologies

- Good knowledge of the Java enterprise application development process, with a passion for Agile development practices. (TDD, JUnit, version control and continuous integration)

- Knowledge and use of design patterns in building applications

- Practical knowledge of other web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). We have a dedicated Interface Development team, but you will be working alongside our front-end specialists.

- Knowledge of XML and related technologies as well as database modelling and working with an RDBMS

- Experience of Enterprise solutions based on one or more of the following CMS solutions such as Hybris, Endeca, Oracle WCS (Fatwire), Day AEM (CQ5) and similar technologies

- An open mind about the platforms projects are delivered to. While the majority of our work is still delivered to the browser, we also develop native applications for iOS and Android.

- Willingness to learn and openness to non-Java technologies, such as Ruby, Scala etc

What you will be doing:

- Working on a variety of campaigns from Java powered knitting machines to global automotive campaigns

- Provide knowledge of best practice around tools and approach, offer thoughts and input where required throughout the development process

- Be passionate about Agile methodology, evangelise TDD and Continuous Integration

- Provide thoughtful and passionate input into pods

- Contribute to the risk log and risk planning, estimate and plan

- Act as the single point of technical responsibility on projects taking ownership of delivery

DigitasLBi is a global marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. We help companies of all shapes and sizes decide what’s next… and then we take them there. In 25 countries around the world, across 40 offices, there are more than 6,000 digital experts working to enrich people’s lives via our unique blend of strategy, creativity, media and technology. There are many things that make DigitasLBi unique but if we had to choose one it would be our ability to connect data with storytelling to help make brands special, shareable and more ultimately valuable wherever, whenever and however people choose to engage with them.

We forgot to mention, you'll also be working with our team of world class technologists AND create amazing products that digitally transform high profile brands. Apply and get the opportunity to meet the team at the Old Truman Brewery in London's Brick Lane. Promise you'll like.

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