Software Engineer

ARM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence & Security firm is seeking Software Engineering professionals in Gloucester. You will develop innovative software systems and applications, driving digital infrastructure security in the UK. Skills in Java, Agile methodologies, and experience with various databases are required. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a focus on mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java with additional experience in Python or other languages is essential.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks is required.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology and mentoring junior engineers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out software development activities.
• Design and run tests to debug software.
• Translate customer requirements into applications.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Development experience on Linux

Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit 5)

Skilled with Git version control

Experience with Agile/SCRUM

Database experience (Oracle, relational, and/or MongoDB)

CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)

Familiarity with Apache NiFi, Hibernate, Elasticsearch, and Kibana

Front-end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript & React

Proficiency with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Job description

A market leading Defence & Security client of ours is currently in the market for Software Engineering professionals to join their team based in Gloucester. In the role you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge software systems and applications. You'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

Typical responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and carry out software development activities.
• Design and run tests to debug and improve software.
• Translate customer requirements into mission/business applications, following agreed standards and processes.
• Fix program errors and prepare operating instructions.
• Produce and maintain development documentation.

Required skills and experience

• Proficiency in Java (plus experience with Python or other languages).
• Development experience on Linux.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit 5).
• Skilled with Git version control.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM.
• Database experience (Oracle, relational, and/or MongoDB).
• CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi, Hibernate, Elasticsearch, and Kibana.
• Front‑end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript & React.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Experience with JSF (Primefaces).
• Cloud development (AWS) and microservice/serverless architectures.
• Supporting and maturing CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of migrating on‑prem workloads to the cloud.
• Hands‑on use of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda.

If this looks of interest or could potentially be a fit for you or someone you may know, please contact or feel free to hit apply!

Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.