Associate Manager (Java)

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Web Development

In short

Accenture is seeking an experienced Associate Manager - Java for their Advanced Technology Centre in Newcastle. This hybrid role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications and microservices, mentoring engineers, and ensuring successful project outcomes within Agile teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications and microservices.
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs.
Collaborate with architects, technical leads, product owners, and delivery teams to drive successful implementation.
Provide technical leadership and support to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and cloud-native solutions using modern engineering practices.
Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, quality standards, and best practices.
Support the development and mentoring of junior and mid-level engineers.
Drive continuous improvement through Agile delivery methodologies.
Work closely with stakeholders to manage priorities, risks, and technical decisions.
Contribute to architecture discussions and technology roadmaps.
Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency and quality.

Requirements

Strong Java development experience (Java 8+)
Spring Framework and Spring Boot
Experience using AI coding assistants to support development, code review, and testing
RESTful API development
Microservices architecture and distributed systems
Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs, collaborating with architects, technical leads, and delivery teams to drive implementation
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native application development, including containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns
SQL and NoSQL database technologies, including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
Agile delivery methodologies and Scrum frameworks
Software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, and technical governance
Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading development teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues in enterprise environments

Desired Qualifications

Public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Continuous Testing practices
Elasticsearch or other search technologies
Python and Shell scripting
Experience delivering solutions within highly regulated environments
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus scheme (career level dependent)
25 days' annual leave
Private medical insurance
Three additional days of paid leave each year for charitable and volunteering activities
Access to industry-leading learning and development programmes
A global network of technology experts and specialists
Career progression opportunities across a broad range of technologies, industries, and leadership pathways

Skills

JavaSpring FrameworkSpring BootRESTful APIMicroservicesDockerKubernetesObject-Oriented ProgrammingSQLNoSQLMongoDBAgileScrumCI/CDDevOpsPythonShell Scripting

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