Software Development Engineer - Payments

Are you a Software Development Engineer looking for your next move? Do you have hands-on experience of Java and Spring boot microservices development? We may just have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed development team within our Savings and Payments Engineering Domain, in Change Delivery.

We are currently on a transformation journey of our Payments functionality and this role will be key to ensuring the supporting technology is developed to be robust and provides customers with excellent functionality.

Our team culture is built on collaboration and inclusivity. We value individuality and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. This is a hybrid role, where you can blend working from home, with office presence at either of our Leeds & Bradford Head offices.

About the role

As an Engineer with strong Java experience, you’ll be responsible for building, deploying and maintaining Java Spring boot services and API’s to support the delivery of new Payment services. You will influence the design and approach for the solution, supporting and guiding other Developers, setting standards, and embedding good development practices. You will -

• Develop API’s and Java Spring Boot Microservices that will underpin our Payments Services

• Perform impact analysis and estimation on requirements and designs

• Ensure that system design meets the standard for architecture, scalability, performance, security and maintainability

• Participate and lead peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing

• Collaborate with Architects, Designers, Product Owners and other Software Engineers

• Support the implementation of automated build pipelines and monitoring capabilities

About you

You’ll have hands-on experience of Java and Spring boot microservices development. In addition, you’ll be able to demonstrate -

• Strong knowledge of technologies and platforms used within modern payments applications including:

  • Restful Design, working with API Gateway management products (Apigee)

  • Containers and Container Orchestration Openshift, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Continuous Integration Pipelines - Gitlab, Jenkins

• Experience operating in waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies

• Willingness to support what is built, including being part of a 24/7 callout rota

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on careers@ybs.co.uk