Java Developer - Defence

IBM; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Level Engineer in Cheltenham, UK, to lead smaller projects and guide junior engineers. Responsibilities include project leadership, quality assurance, and complex problem-solving using Java technologies. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in Agile methodologies and cloud platforms. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical, dental & optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working approaches

Training opportunities and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise application development using Java technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects from design through deployment.
• Guide and support Junior Engineers.
• Tackle and resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Java

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Platforms

Communication

Tools

Spring Framework

Hibernate

Docker

Kubernetes

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

Qualifications

• Experience on development of enterprise applications using Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Hibernate Struts JSF etc.
• Experience Implementing transaction management manage Java objects and enterprise integration needs that involves messages routers transformations adapters service activators management and auditing.
• Comprehensive understanding of dependency injection/inversion of control.
• 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.
• The role requires a dedication to continuous learning and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions and ideal for candidates who have honed their skills and are ready to take on more responsibilities, contributing significantly to our projects and team dynamics.
• Designs develops and supports applications based on Java/JEE technology stack using Java / Java based frameworks and /or does web development using one or more programming languages or frameworks like Ruby Python Groovy etc.
• Valid right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship, resident in the UK for at least 10 years, and eligible for a UK government security clearance.

Preferred Technical 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.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Eligibility

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are 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. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

About IBM CIC & Benefits

At IBM CIC, we provide 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 leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who 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.

Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised 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, processes, and support networks.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation and recognition by managers.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance: flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returner scheme.
• More traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.