Data Developer

IBM; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Level Engineer to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and shape technical direction. The ideal candidate will have advanced Java skills, experience with front-end technologies, and strong leadership qualities. This role requires a commitment to high-quality software solutions and continuous learning. Join a diverse team that values innovation and growth across multiple sectors. Enjoy benefits like training opportunities, flexible working, and generous leave.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Work-life balance support

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong technical and project management skills for project leadership.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects from design through deployment.
• Foster growth and development of junior engineers.
• Ensure code meets high standards for quality and performance.
• Resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Advanced Java programming skills

Front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving capabilities

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Level Engineer to significantly contribute to our engineering efforts. In this role, you'll lead smaller projects, guide junior engineers, and shape our technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead smaller projects from design through deployment, showcasing strong technical and project management skills.
• Mentorship: Guide and support Junior Engineers, fostering their growth and development.
• Technical Leadership: Contribute to the definition of our engineering practices and the technical vision of our software systems.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all code developed meets high standards for quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Complex Problem Solving: Tackle and resolve intricate technical challenges, applying your deep expertise in Java and web technologies.

The role requires a dedication to continuous learning and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions and is ideal for candidates who have honed their skills and are ready to take on more responsibilities, contributing significantly to our projects and team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Advanced Java programming skills and a solid understanding of front‑end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React.
• Leadership: Demonstrated strong leadership qualities, with a track record of guiding teams and delivering projects.
• Problem‑Solving: Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities, with a history of effectively addressing and resolving complex engineering issues.
• Agile & Cloud Experience: Experience with Agile methodologies and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with test‑driven development (TDD) and behavior‑driven development (BDD).
• Understanding of security principles in software development.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.