Scrum Master / Teamlead / Scrum / Agile / Java EE / Seam / Spring / Hibernate / JBoss / TDD / JSF / etc
Our client operates several leading price and product comparison websites in Europe. They plan to expand to other European countries in the near future. The mission of our client is to help consumers find the best possible purchase. Their passion is a high level provision of services, which will turn visitors into 'fans'. The open, professional, challenging culture is distinctive to our client. Their team is driven to improve itself and the organization. Their rapidly growing team is currently made up of 35 enthusiastic professionals. To further strengthen the IT department, they are looking for a Scrum Master / Team Lead / Senior developer to lead a team of 4.
The Position
You will lead a team of dedicated Java professionals. You will work according to agile principles and scrum methodology. This involves: Inspect and adapt, retrospectives, XP practices like Test Driven Development & Pair Programming, etc. By utilizing Agile methodologies like Scrum and XP practices we are successful in development, which means on time, on budget and high quality. Innovation is crucial to our growth, development is at the core of our company. The IT Department is not a cost centre, but a profit center, you will make a difference. You will lead (30%) and develop software (70%).
Do you have what it takes to deliver functioning software at every iteration? Do people look up to your technical and social skills? Are you hands on? Do you want to lead an experienced Agile software development team? Then you are the right candidate for this young, ambitious and fast growing company.
Your home base is the head office in Utrecht, the Netherlands (next-door to the Central Station).
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Team lead (scrum master): guiding, managing and coaching the developers and testers. (30%)
- You will work on implementing software solutions for JAVA/JEE systems based on the JBoss Seam framework. Your team is responsible for converting our business requirements into working software, all in the context of our international expansion. (70%)
- Design, realization, testing, implementing and improving; you're involved in the complete process!
Education / Experience
- Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in IT/technical;
- Knowledge of / Interested in JSF, Inversion of Control, Domain Driven Design, patterns, software architecture, lightweight enterprise development, Test Driven Development, FitNesse
- Minimal 5 years working experience with Java EE and open source products (Seam, Hibernate, Ant, Maven, CVS/Subversion);
- Knowledge of the following products is an advantage: Linux, Apache, Tomcat, Glassfish, MySQL, XML and JSP;
- Experience as a team lead / scrum master is an important advantage;
- Fluent in English and Dutch. Skilled in other European languages like French would very much be appreciated.
Your Profile
- You are prepared to invest in yourself, eager to learn and to excel;
- The ability to think analytically with a strong focus on results;
- You have a passion for Internet and its opportunities.
The Offer
Our client offers you a challenging job opportunity in an international company where an open, professional and enjoyable working culture is greatly valued. They're committed to creating the conditions that enable you to develop your talents in a stimulating and inspiring environment. They aspire to see their employees become authorities in their speciality. In addition, our client offers attractive conditions of employment, such as a pension based on available premium, salary savings scheme and compensation for travel expenses.
Reference: PERM-JAD-23-UTR