Software Developer

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Gloucester is seeking a Software Developer to join a growing technology organisation delivering innovative software in a secure environment. You will work with an experienced engineering team on scalable applications, contributing to design and mentoring colleagues.

The role requires 5+ years of commercial software development, strong Java and/or C++, Linux experience, and the ability to work across APIs and backend services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial software development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Strong experience with Java and/or C++.
• Experience developing software within Linux environments.
• Good understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience developing backend applications, services or APIs.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Cloud platforms and modern software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance software applications using Java and/or C++.
• Lead technical delivery across key development projects.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decision-making.
• Develop secure, reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Support the delivery of APIs, services and backend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and deliver technical requirements.
• Contribute to testing, deployment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java

C++

Linux

OO design

APIs

Debugging

Git

Agile

Docker

DevOps

Cloud

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Up to GBP75,000 DOE SC Clearance Required Gloucester

About The Role

We're recruiting for a Software Developer to join a growing technology organisation delivering innovative software solutions within a secure and highly technical environment. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll be involved in the development of scalable applications, contributing to technical design, mentoring colleagues and helping shape the future direction of software projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance software applications using Java and/or C++.
• Lead technical delivery across key development projects.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decision:making.
• Develop secure, reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Support the delivery of APIs, services and backend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and deliver technical requirements.
• Contribute to testing, deployment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills And Experience

• 5+ years commercial software development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Strong experience with Java and/or C++.
• Experience developing software within Linux environments.
• Good understanding of software architecture and object:oriented design principles.
• Experience developing backend applications, services or APIs.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem:solving skills.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Cloud platforms and modern software architectures.