Java Software Engineer

IBM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Gloucester is seeking an experienced software developer with strong project management skills and extensive experience in Java/JEE development. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality code delivery. The role offers numerous training opportunities and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, flexible working, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Regular promotion opportunities

Work-life balance support

Diversity & Inclusion programs

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities and team management abilities.
• Proficient in problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from conception through deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote professional growth.
• Ensure quality code delivery through testing and debugging.

Skills

Project Orchestration

Mentorship & Development

Continuous Improvement

Agile & Cloud Expertise

Java/JEE Application Development

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Project Orchestration: Spearhead multiple projects from conception through to deployment, demonstrating exceptional technical acumen and project management proficiency.
• Mentorship & Development: Serve as a mentor and guide for junior engineers, promoting their professional progression and fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.
• Technical Directive Setting: Play a crucial part in devising our engineering methodologies and defining the technical roadmap of our software systems, aligning them with industry best practices.
• Quality Code Delivery: Uphold the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and efficiency in all developed code. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure optimal software performance.
• Intricate Problem Resolution: Address and solve complex technical issues, leveraging your profound understanding of Java and web technologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace a culture of continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest advancements in technology and applying these insights to enhance our software solutions.
• Collaboration & Team Contribution: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing valuable input to project planning, execution, and delivery, thereby strengthening our collective capabilities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels, articulating technical concepts clearly and confidently, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  Leadership Experience: Provide evidence of having led teams and successfully delivered projects, exhibiting strong leadership qualities and team management abilities.

Leadership and Team Experience

• Problem-Solving Capabilities: Present a clear track record of tackling and resolving intricate technical problems, showcasing excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Agile & Cloud Expertise: Show experience in Agile methodologies and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, with a proven ability to develop scalable and robust cloud solutions.
• Communication Skills: Possess superior verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Java/JEE Application Development: Display extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using Java/JEE technology stack, including Java/Java-based frameworks and web development using languages like Ruby, Python, or Groovy.
• Java Framework Experience: Verify expertise in developing applications using Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, Struts, JSF, and demonstrate understanding of transaction management, Java object management, and enterprise integration needs.
• Dependency Injection Understanding: Exhibit a thorough comprehension of dependency injection and inversion of control principles.

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.

Benefits and Culture

• 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.

EEO and Employment Eligibility

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. 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.

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.