Java Engineer - Security Cleared

SaluteMyJob; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SaluteMyJob in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, designing, coding, testing and supporting applications that empower clients' hybrid-cloud and AI journeys. You will work with Java, apply best practices and develop high-performing, reliable software.

You will participate in design reviews, implement tests, optimize performance, and collaborate with architects and DevOps to deliver secure, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experienced Java developer with experience of designing and building new applications.
• Excellent grasp of object oriented design and the experience to know when to apply common design patterns.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply SOLID principles.
• Experience of test driven development and related techniques such as mocking and dependency injection.
• Developing in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, validate and propose improvements to existing failures, with the support of the architect and technical leader.
• Involvement in every step of the process, from design, development, testing release changes and troubleshoot where necessary, providing a great customer service.
• Drive key discussions with your stakeholders and analyze the current landscape for opportunities to operate and code creative solutions.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented design

SOLID principles

Test driven development

Dependency injection

Tools

Maven

Git

Job description

The Role

As a Software Engineer you’ll participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle, such as design, code implementation, testing, and support. You will create software that enables your clients’ hybrid-cloud and AI journeys.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, ensuring the applications delivered are high performing, highly available, responsive, and maintainable.

• Analyse, validate and propose improvements to existing failures, with the support of the architect and technical leader.
• Involvement in every step of the process, from design, development, testing release changes and troubleshoot where necessary, providing a great customer service.
• Drive key discussions with your stakeholders and analyze the current landscape for opportunities to operate and code creative solutions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experienced Java developer with experience of designing and building new applications
• Excellent grasp of object oriented design and the experience to know when to apply common design patterns
• Knowledge of and ability to apply SOLID principles
• Experience of test driven development and related techniques such as mocking and dependency injection
• Developing in a secure environment
• Maven Git DevOps tooling experience
• Performance optimisation of Java application

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 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.