Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A specialist talent acquisition consultancy based in Gloucester is seeking Software Engineering professionals to develop cutting-edge software systems. Responsibilities include planning software development, debugging, and translating customer requirements into applications. Ideal candidates are proficient in Java, have experience with Linux, and are familiar with Agile methodologies. The role supports innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, with experience in Python or other languages.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks like JUnit 5.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

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.
• Fix program errors and prepare operating instructions.
• Produce and maintain development documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Development experience on Linux

Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks

Skilled with Git version control

Experience with Agile/SCRUM

Database experience

CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with Apache NiFi

Front-end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript & React

Proficiency with Atlassian Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

How to apply

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.