Java Software Engineer – Hybrid, Testing & Quality

BAE; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is looking for a Java Software Engineer to improve backend service coverage and refactor code for testability. You will work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, utilizing Java, Junit, and Spring technologies. Successful candidates will have strong teamwork and negotiation skills, as well as a commitment to quality in software testing. Join us to make a real difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java (17), Junit (5), Spring Framework and Spring Boot (3.x).
• Ability to ensure high quality of test artifacts and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional and non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Improve levels of code coverage in backend services.
• Identify weaknesses in existing test suites.
• Refactor existing test code for better maintainability.
• Run Proof of Concept work to enhance testing methods.

Skills

Team collaboration

Test frameworks understanding

Negotiation skills

Schedule estimation

Code maintainability

Test methods application

Job description

A leading defense and security company is looking for a Java Software Engineer to improve backend service coverage and refactor code for testability. You will work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, utilizing Java, Junit, and Spring technologies. Successful candidates will have strong teamwork and negotiation skills, as well as a commitment to quality in software testing. Join us to make a real difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements.