Senior Java Developer — Hybrid Cloud & AI Solutions

IBM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Sabbatical programs

Paternity leave

Maternity leave

Maternity returners scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental & optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Group pension plan

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable Java/JEE applications for public and private sector clients.

You’ll work in IBM’s Client Innovation Centers, collaborating with analysts, testers, and architects, applying modern DevOps practices and delivering secure, high-quality software in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires strong Java/Spring expertise, TDD, CI/CD, and the ability to own technical areas as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Experience developing applications using Java and JEE technologies.
• Knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring.
• Understanding of web technologies (JSP/Servlets).
• Familiarity with DI/IoC and AOP.
• Awareness of functional programming ideas in Java.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD).
• Ability to use data access tools like JPA/Hibernate.
• Understanding of transaction management and batch processing.
• Experience creating and integrating APIs.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation, and Git workflows.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java/JEE and related frameworks.
• Build web components using modern Java frameworks and languages.
• Apply DI/IoC, inversion of control, AOP, functional programming, and TDD.
• Develop secure, efficient data access using appropriate data access frameworks and transaction management.
• Support integration with wider enterprise and legacy systems in Public Sector and Defence environments.
• Participate in DevOps-aligned practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to maintain reliability and service quality.
• Work collaboratively with analysts, testers, architects, and fellow developers to ensure successful delivery.
• Depending on experience, provide technical coordination, mentoring, or ownership of specific technical areas.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring Framework

Web technologies

DI/IoC/AOP

Functional programming

TDD

JPA/Hibernate

CI/CD

DevOps/Git workflows

API development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

JPA/Hibernate

Job description

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable Java/JEE applications for public and private sector clients.

You’ll work in IBM’s Client Innovation Centers, collaborating with analysts, testers, and architects, applying modern DevOps practices and delivering secure, high-quality software in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires strong Java/Spring expertise, TDD, CI/CD, and the ability to own technical areas as you gain experience.