Backend Java Engineer - Cloud, CI/CD & APIs

IBM Computing; Hursley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical

Dental & optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Group pension plan

Flexible working

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Backend Java Developer to design and deliver high‑quality backend applications using Java/JEE and modern web technologies. You will build features, integrate systems, and apply best‑practice engineering.

Role involves DevOps practices, TDD, and collaboration across technical teams. BPSS screening may apply, with potential security vetting depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java/JEE and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java/JEE and related frameworks.
• Build backend components and services using Java-based frameworks and languages.
• Apply enterprise development patterns such as dependency injection, IoC, AOP, functional programming, and test-driven development.
• Develop secure and efficient data access using data access frameworks and transaction management techniques.
• Support integration with enterprise systems and services.
• Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure high performance, reliability, and service continuity.
• Collaborate with analysts, testers, architects, and fellow developers to deliver quality outcomes.
• Depending on experience, contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, or ownership of specific technical areas.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring

Web (JSP/Servlets)

IoC/AOP

TDD

Data access (JPA/Hibernate)

CI/CD

Git-based workflows

DevOps practices

Debugging

Communication

Delivery ownership

Tools

Spring Framework

JPA/Hibernate

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Backend Java Developer to design and deliver high‑quality backend applications using Java/JEE and modern web technologies. You will build features, integrate systems, and apply best‑practice engineering.

Role involves DevOps practices, TDD, and collaboration across technical teams. BPSS screening may apply, with potential security vetting depending on assignment.