Java Desktop Developer (Full Time, Long Term)

We are looking for a Java developer to join our growing team to work on our existing and new applications. This contract is for long-term full-time work. You will be expected to work 35 hours a week (pro-rata 7 hours a day, Monday to Friday). Work is to be done remotely by connecting to our servers. We also offer flexible working hours. Payment can be made either bi-weekly as milestones, or a per-hour position can be set up. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of: - Core Java for developing Java desktop applications (NOT for web-application development) - Reading, understanding and working with existing Java code in large programs - Developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to designs provided by others, without the use of WYSIWYG GUI builders - Databasing, using MySQL and SQLite - Parsing TXT, XML and JSON files - Apache POI and iText for creating DOC and PDF reports - Understanding and integrating third-party libraries, such as those created by others on GitHub - Problem-solving, bug-fixing, and suggesting ideas to enhance applications - Developing clean, high-quality, well-tested code, all of which is commented - Communicating in English verbally and in writing - Working as part of a team, and also to instruction on their own - Ideal but NOT essential: experience of C++ desktop-application development Working environment: - All work must be done remotely via TeamViewer - Communication via Skype (audio and text messaging) in English - Remote workstations will be available Monday to Friday, between 8am and 7pm UK time (only 7 hours pro rata per day need to be worked between these times) Our Ethos: We are looking for long-term collaboration with the ideal developers and would like to work with them for many years in the future, as our business grows. We care about our developers and are understanding of family commitments, religious events and holidays, and special circumstances which may require time off or flexible working hours. Paid holiday days can be agreed in advance. Budget: We have offered what we believe is a very competitive budget per month (based upon field experts). We are open to discussing scheduled pay increases and opportunities for promotion with long-term commitments to working together. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled and experienced developers to create a long-lasting and lucrative relationship. Please ensure that you provide in full all the details requested below, when you write your application, as these details are essential requirements which we will consider when shortlisting candidates for interview. Failure to provide the requested Information, or lack of sufficient detail, may result in your applicable being declined. *** Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday and an interview scheduled for the following week. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. *** Feel free to ask questions if you have any, thank you for your time.