Java Developer

Leidos; Bristol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bristol is seeking a Java Developer to implement full lifecycle solutions for innovative applications. You will play a key role in developing end-to-end projects on cloud platforms, collaborating with a diverse team, and ensuring quality through testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming and experience with relevant frameworks. This position offers competitive pay and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both front-end and back-end development.
• Experience in unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Exceptional communication skills, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Implementing full lifecycle solutions for applications and systems.
• Collaborate with other developers on production issues.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation.

Skills

Software development projects

Hands-on coding in Java

Experience in frameworks like React, Spring Boot

Strong interest in cloud technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Technical Science

Tools

Jira

Git

AWS

Job description

Overview

Java Developer

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

Are you ready for your next career challenge?..

Role Overview: As a Developer at Leidos, you will participate in implementing full lifecycle solutions for modern application and system platforms from requirements analysis, platform selection, technical architecture design, application design and development all the way till testing, and deployment. Your key responsibilities will be in implementing end-to-end projects on cloud, you will participate in development, designing, building integrations to various systems, and overall testing. You will play a key technical role in the delivery, support, and maintenance of our IT solution.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues
• Participate in application walkthroughs and in peer code reviews for conformance to standards
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation
• Consistently apply Information Technology software standards and help to establish department specific standards
• Building Java programs to support the business needs working in tandem with a complex IT solution
• A good understanding of Build and Deployment best practice
• Practical and pragmatic approach – willing to get ‘hands on’ to deliver what is needed

Skills Required

• Degree in Computer Science or Technical Science or similar
• Strong experience in software development projects; front-end and backend development
• Experience in unit, integration, system, and regression testing
• Hands-on coding experience in Java programming language and other e.g., Java/JavaScript, Python, Perl
• Experience in frameworks like React, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Angular, Vue.js, and Java Spring
• Experience in software development tools e.g., Jira, Confluence, Git, SVN, Jenkins, Packer
• Experience and interest in designing and building solutions using cloud platform such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• Strong interest in growing own technical skills
• Ability to be an innovative, resourceful, and collaborative problem solver
• Practical and pragmatic approach – willing to get ‘hands on’ to deliver what is needed
• Exceptional communication skills, fluent in English
• Experience working within a Linux environment
• Experience working in an AWS environment

We also value previous experience in some of the following and interest to grow on the others

• Experience and/or interest in container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Openshift
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux environments
• J2EE, Restful Webservices, Node.js
• Advanced proficiency in Build Management, Configuration & Release Management, Design & Build Enablement
• Integration experience working with XSLT / XHTML / IBM WebSphere MQ / IBM Sterling OMS

Clearance Requirements

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
• SC required for the role
• Must hold or be eligible to apply for SC clearance

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. We will respond with reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages if needed.

Who We Are

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 NSNs.

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

£47,500.00-£60,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.